Senior Financial Analyst

Are you an analytical expert with deep accounting experience and a passion for financial reporting? Join our Global Shared Services Centre as a Senior Financial Analyst and drive strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

As a Senior Financial analyst, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the day to day reporting activities of the assigned business unit/legal entity and ensuring the quality and timely execution of deliverables as per SLA/requirements. He is also responsible for researching and analyzing financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports, monitor financial movements, and finalize books of accounts.


Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• CA/CMA – Semi qualified/Qualified, Graduate/Post Graduate in commerce.
• 6+ years post qualification experience with a minimum of 4 years in MNC
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office - Expert MS Excel knowledge is preferable
• Experience in using SAP
• Prior experience of ERP transactional processing environment
• Experience working in MNCs is mandatory

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monthly, Quarterly, and year-end financial reporting and closing of books of accounts for the Business Unit/legal entity.
• Responsible for end-to-end reporting of assigned entities and perform the role of entity controller.
• Lead a small team of financial analysts and ensure the quality of all the Month-end deliverables as per SLA.
• Engage with Onshore Managers / Counterparts in developing the new process transitions as well in sustaining the on-going processes.
• Responsible for Segment/LOB wise Accounting & Reporting.
• Maintain effective internal controls for the Financial Reporting processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections as required.
• Review & analyze various commission & Bonus schemes and post the accruals, payments and build strong controls to ensure the accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Perform the tasks related to Fees and close the monthly Fees as per the agreed timeline.
• Spend & Variance analysis and submission of reports updated with variance commentary.
• Ensure successful Transition and transformation of financial reporting process from on-shore to off-shore.
• Ensure all SLA’s are met with in the agreed timelines.
• Identify & process all types of month end close entries of accruals, deferrals, pre-payments, recharges, intercompany JE etc.
• Maintain Fixed asset register and process depreciation entries.
• Bank Reconciliation & posting bank and petty cash journals.
• Monthly salary analysis & posting journals.
• Review & Analyse accrued income reports & aged debtors reports.
• Monitoring the balance sheet deferrals & accruals, prepare ageing analysis and follow up with business team to ensure timely clearing of all items.
• Ensure that risks to financial performance are identified early and communicated to senior management.
• Providing alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Knowledge Transition/Training of reporting process to the new team members and ensure that they get a good grip on the process.
• Manage responses to queries from clients and auditors.
• Responsible for process documentation and keep them up to date.
• Adhoc reporting & Analysis as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
• Monthly, Quarterly, and year-end financial reporting and closing of books of accounts for the Business Unit/legal entity.
• Responsible for end-to-end reporting of assigned entities and perform the role of entity controller.
• Lead a small team of financial analysts and ensure the quality of all the Month-end deliverables as per SLA.
• Engage with Onshore Managers / Counterparts in developing the new process transitions as well in sustaining the on-going processes.
• Responsible for Segment/LOB wise Accounting & Reporting.
• Maintain effective internal controls for the Financial Reporting processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections as required.
• Review & analyze various commission & Bonus schemes and post the accruals, payments and build strong controls to ensure the accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Perform the tasks related to Fees and close the monthly Fees as per the agreed timeline.
• Spend & Variance analysis and submission of reports updated with variance commentary.
• Ensure successful Transition and transformation of financial reporting process from on-shore to off-shore.
• Ensure all SLA’s are met with in the agreed timelines.
• Identify & process all types of month end close entries of accruals, deferrals, pre-payments, recharges, intercompany JE etc.
• Maintain Fixed asset register and process depreciation entries.
• Bank Reconciliation & posting bank and petty cash journals.
• Monthly salary analysis & posting journals.
• Review & Analyse accrued income reports & aged debtors reports.
• Monitoring the balance sheet deferrals & accruals, prepare ageing analysis and follow up with business team to ensure timely clearing of all items.
• Ensure that risks to financial performance are identified early and communicated to senior management.
• Providing alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance.
• Knowledge Transition/Training of reporting process to the new team members and ensure that they get a good grip on the process.
• Manage responses to queries from clients and auditors.
• Responsible for process documentation and keep them up to date.
• Adhoc reporting & Analysis as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

At the core of our Go Beyond culture, are these four values, which are driven through every aspect of our business. Our company culture embraces someone who takes pride in their work, believes in going beyond for their clients and candidates, has an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys working in a highly collaborative and diverse team.

At Morgan McKinley we are committed to creating a workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our strength lies in the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members.

If this isn’t enough to excite you about a career with us, get in touch with Ajeesh S - ajeeshs@morganmckinley.com