Senior Associate

Job Purpose and Impact

Considered an experienced professional in the financial services operations space. Uses comprehensive and thorough knowledge, under some oversight, to conduct moderately complex operations activities across a subset of complex processes. Responsible for executing operational activities for several businesses or functions in the region. This includes: operational processes & procedures / compliance, customer / client interaction & business partnership, financial products and services and systems & data management

Complexity Differentiators

Individual Contributor

Moderately Complex Activities

Multiple BUs/Functions

Key Accountabilities

70% Operational Performance

Perform various RTR activities, which includes processing journal entries, process intecompany transactions/ reconciliations, and close process activities, Corporate Financial Reporting as per business requirement.

Responsible for Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Knowledge of Black line preferred.

Responsible for Consolidation of RTR data & Reporting activities as and when required.

Collaborate with different towers (RTR/P2P/O2C and COE’s) and stakeholders to perform day-to-day Inter Company activites.

Ensure the SOPs are updated and maintained on a timely basis for any changes in the process

Knowledge of Mark to Market, Commodity hedging/Dertivatives accounting is an added advantage.

Support Change management.

15 % Continuous Improvement

Contribute to process improvements efforts in the Inter Company processes.

Applies a comprehensive understanding of operational practices, procedures and internal controls to identify areas of improvement across a BU or function.

Provides comprehensive insight to supervisors and individuals regarding the interpretation and delivery of processes

Ensure documentation is accurate based on each process. Ensure process continuity.

5% Stakeholder management

Develops and maintains established relationship with stakeholders and other business partners

Performs customer service duties to support the administration of the process. This may include sending and receiving instructions, answering questions, working with assigned process teams, providing paperwork to stakeholders, and acting as a liaison between stakeholders.

Competent in Handling Escalations and ad-hoc requests on a timely manner.

10%Projects

May provide guidance to a group or team with the purpose of achieving goals and metrics.

Participate in Special projects to drive efficiency

Active participation in GPO Initiatives and Global Projects as an SME(Subject Matter Expert)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Commerce Graduates.

Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in accounting/finance operation with good expertise in RTR vertical and related processes

Capable of working independently with multiple projects and groups at the same time with minimum supervision

General knowledge of the accounting cycle and deep understanding of the financial functions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (advanced knowledge of excel preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience working across countries and cultures

Proficiency in English (oral and written communiation)

Project management experience

Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills

Strong team player.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of JD Edwards General Ledger

Experience working in a Shared Service Center

Lean Six Sigma background

Knowledge of SAP

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to internal controls

Working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP

Motivated by continuous improvement