Junior Finance Analyst - Cost Accounting

Flex; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex is looking for a Junior Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions in Chennai. You will handle cost accounting activities, track metrics, and support the cost accounting team to improve processes.

Ideal candidates have a business finance degree (B.Com/BBA/M.Com/MBA), strong Excel and accounting knowledge, and good English communication. Fresh graduates with 0-2 years are welcome to apply and grow with Flex.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with finance degree, 0-2 years preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and accounting concepts.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to learn and apply cost accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and practices.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting activities as defined.
• Follow corporate policy and key cost metrics.
• Implement time-saving initiatives through process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations to investigate metric non-conformances.
• Post month-end journal entries related to accruals and reclass in ERP.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs and document in DMS.
• Learn and serve as backup for cost accountant.

Skills

MS Office

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

English communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Interpret accounting policies

Education

B.Com / BBA (Finance) / M.Com / MBA (Finance)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add Junior Financial Analyst - Cost Accounting Solutions in Chennai.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform all cost accounting activities that are defined.
• Understand the corporate policy and follow-up of key cost accounting metrics.
• Implement time saving/cost reducing initiatives through pocket kaizens & process improvements.
• Work along with operations team & track reasons for metric non-conformances through regular follow ups.
• Posting month end journal entries related to accruals and reclass in ERP.
• Prepare & maintain SOP in line with the latest process and document them in DMS.
• To learn & serve as a backup for cost accountant.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Basic level knowledge in MS applications.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills in English.
• Good team player with analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn & deploy the skills learnt in day to day process.
• B.Com / BBA (Finance) / M.Com / MBA (Finance).
• Freshers / 0-2 years of experience in relevant field.
• MS Office good knowledge.
• Knowledge in accounting principles.
• Understand & interpret accounting policies.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).