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