Financial Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare financial statements as per extensive IFRS statutory reporting requirements on a timely basis against plan.
• Independently prepare the Board & other committee reporting packs as per the delivery calendar.
• Lead end to end legal entity audit as directed by Delivery Leader / Director Legal Entity Reporting (LER), Accounting & Reporting Team and Financial Controller.
• Prepare local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliation, reviewing significant adjustments for GAAP differences.
• Lead customer calls and provide analysis of reporting information, as directed by Delivery Leader / Director LER, Accounting & Reporting Team and Legal Entity Financial Controller to support board of directors meetings.
• Manage delivery of multiple markets at a time and perform peer level review or consolidation.
• Manage work and provide leadership and support to Band 28’s.
• Conduct research as required on GAAP, regulations and laws.
• Ensure effective controls and governance are adhered to.
• Research and collaborate with auditors / customers to provide explanation / resolution of issues and queries.
• Knowledge of Workiva Wdesk & HFM implementation for statutory, regulatory and board reporting.
• Lead projects involving automation, standardization, etc. among others.
• Report to Delivery Leader, LER CoE.

Past Experience:

• Public Accounting / Audit experience / Legal Entity Reporting & Control
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience

Academic Background:

• Strong preference for Qualified Accountant/CA/CPA/ACCA with relevant experience

Functional Skills:

• A strong financial accounting / reporting background including understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of IFRS/ Indian GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Change and project management exposure, including transition of reporting work from onshore location.
• A fast/keen learner with the ability to learn a detailed process quickly.
• Ability to share technical knowledge and proactively encourage others to do the same.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical accounting background and experience in accounting, statutory / regulatory reporting or statutory auditing.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS GAAP and reporting requirements.
• Good understanding of US GAAP and other GAAP is advantageous.

Knowledge of Platforms:

• In depth knowledge of AXP Policies, Procedures and Systems. Knowledge of Workiva Wdesk will be a plus.
• High proficiency in MS-Office applications, working knowledge of Essbase/analytical software, Oracle.

Behavioral Skills:

• Knowledge of code of conduct and blue box values is must.