Customer Compliance Analyst, Travel & Expense

ÞSCRIPTION ONE POSITION SUMMARY MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Excellence Manage Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing Understand Monthly expense variance through analysis Manage Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies Manage Fixed Assets Subject matter expertise on Balance sheet accounts reconciliations Interface with management in various departments, including Supply Chain, sales operations, Treasury, Tax, IT and legal As an SME should be able to understand data flow across process close process & guide team on queries Have an understanding of consolidation system i.e. Hyperion Financial Reporting Take lead to find opportunities to identity process gaps & bring about standardization Leverage CI tools and automation to lead projects to increase efficiency. Collaborate with business partners / other teams for new opportunities. Ensure compliance to policies and procedures As an SME, act as an Quality reviewer & conduct surprise audits to test compliance on policies & practice Have a general knowledge on Chart of accounts & its linkages to Hyperion Provide analytical support to Finance teams across clientele and Finance Function at GBS Build a robust relationship MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Post Graduate / CA inter / MBA degree in Accounting. CA is a plus but not a must. Strong technical accounting background. At least five years general ledger accounting experience is required Strong Excel and database skills, Access experience preferred Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong organizational skills Team player and have ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization SAP FICO experience Preferred Should be able to support Finance functions. The responsibilities will involve: Prepare & Approve Reconciliations of Balance Sheet Account including bank accounts Create Journal Entries Financial Statement preparation, review & analysis Should have a general understanding of flow of financial transactions until close Other Responsibilities: Supporting HMM discovery and ideation Support Continuous Improvement – identify process improvements, engage in creating and putting in place improvements (i.e. utilizing YY or Focused Improvement) and communicate to broader ESC group Partnership with Finance team both at divisions & corporate including GBS Finance Provide inputs for ad-hoc requests and high level analysis requested by Minneapolis counterparts Partner with Finance organization on designated projects Assist Finance Operations Managers group to adhere to GMI reporting & control policies and procedures Engagement with other Mumbai Finance team (CI and other initiatives) General Responsibilities Follow all company policy & procedures Compose & processes routine correspondence Communicate effectively with supervisors & co-workers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters/Postgraduates degree in Finance & Accountancy