Junior Analyst - Financial Reporting

Verse Group Limited; Bidhannagar; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Cineverse in India (Bidhannagar) is seeking a Junior Analyst - Financial Reporting to support public filings and disclosures. You will work with accounting leadership, FP&A, and legal to ensure accurate, timely submissions following US GAAP and SEC guidelines.

The role emphasizes data integrity, ERP data extraction, and rigorous documentation, with exposure to SOX controls and external audits. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of public accounting reporting experience, preferably in a US company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B.Com / BBA).
• Experience in financial statement preparation and US GAAP familiarity.
• Working knowledge of SEC reporting concepts and disclosure requirements.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with reconciliation workflows, lookups, and pivots.
• Experience extracting and reconciling data from ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Strong written communication and strict quarterly/year-end deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Draft public filings (10-K, 10-Q, press releases) using internal and external sources.
• Prepare and update footnotes and disclosure schedules per US GAAP and SEC regs.
• Support responses to SEC comments and information requests.
• Generate and validate data from ERP into filing-ready schedules.
• Perform data integrity checks and coordinate disclosures with stakeholders.
• Manage version control and documentation throughout review cycles.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and open items across the filing lifecycle.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure audit-ready workpapers.

Skills

Public accounting reporting

US GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting concepts

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (B.Com / BBA)

Tools

NetSuite

Workiva

Active Disclosure

Job description

About the Company

On a mission to give people limitless access to the vast world of Entertainment, Cineverse’s advanced, proprietary technology drives the distribution of over 70,000 premium films, series, and podcasts.

From providing a complete streaming solution to some of the world’s most recognizable brands, to super-serving our network of fan channels – from direct ad sales partnerships to premium global content – we offer more of the stories that move us, and technology that moves us forward. Industry leaders with a history of innovation, Cineverse is powering the future of Entertainment.

Job Title: Junior Analyst - Financial Reporting

Overview

The Junior Analyst - Financial Reporting is responsible for supporting and drafting public company SEC filings, including Forms 10K, 10Q, 8K and related amendments/exhibits, using outputs the financial accounting team. This role partners closely with accounting leadership, FP&A, legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure filings are prepared accurately, completely, and on time. The Analyst partners with internal finance leadership, legal teams, and external auditors to ensure reporting accuracy, precise data integrity, and strict adherence to SOX 404(a) documentation and testing protocols.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Disclosure Workflow

• Draft public filings (10K, 10Q, Press Releases) using outputs from various internal and external sources
• Prepare and update financial statement footnotes and disclosure schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Support responses to SEC comment letters and requests for information
• Build, reconcile, and validate financial data inputs from ERP system and cross departmental data into filing-ready schedules.
• Perform data integrity checks across the drafts and coordinate inputs for financial and non-financial disclosures.
• Manage version control and documentation throughout review and revision cycles.
• Track reporting deliverables, deadlines, and open items across the lifecycle.

Audit Coordination & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and risk consultants.
• Maintain clear mapping and documentation for key figures, roll-forwards, and reconciliations and maintain audit-ready reporting workpapers.
• Standardize Excel workflows to improve and scale repeatable disclosure schedules.

SOX Compliance & Controls

• Prepare and update SOX documentation, including process narratives and risk matrices. Execute control testing plans and collect evidence for internal accounting functions.
• Support walkthroughs, identify control design gaps, and coordinate remediation actions during internal accounting and legal reviews.

Required Skills

1. 1 to 3 years of public accounting reporting experience, preferably in US company.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B.Com / BBA)
3. Prior experience in Financial statement preparation
4. Familiarity and staying up to date with USGAAP and FASB bulletins.
5. Working knowledge of SEC financial reporting concepts and disclosure requirements.
6. Advanced Excel proficiency (reconciliation workflows, lookups, pivot tables).
7. Experience extracting and reconciling financial data from an ERP system (e.g., NetSuite).
8. Sharp written communication skills with strong attention to technical detail.
9. Ability to meet strict deadlines during quarter-end and year-end close.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with publicly traded companies.
2. Prior experience drafting substantial portions of SEC filings.
3. Familiarity with XBRL concepts and SEC submission processes.
4. Experience with disclosure software (e.g., Workiva, Active Disclosure).
5. Strong foundational understanding of internal controls and SOX frameworks.