Senior Analyst - Accounting - SoX

Principal Financial Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Analyst - Accounting - SoX to join our Finance team in Pune. The role focuses on maintaining accuracy, adherence, and integrity of financial procedures while supporting SOX compliance and internal controls.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable financial disclosures and robust IT control testing. The ideal candidate brings multi-year experience in Finance/Accounts, advanced accounting knowledge, and familiarity with US

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, preferably in an offshore set-up.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of systems, applications, and associated risks.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain flawless accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls set up within those processes as a part of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and accounting effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions according to business requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Learn, implement, and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance with financial disclosures.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support management's internal SOX control testing requirements.
• Perform any other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Education

Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting

CA/ICWA Intermediate

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to join a group that prioritizes excellence and innovation? As a Senior Analyst - Accounting - SoX at Principal Financial Group, you will have a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy, adherence, and integrity of our financial procedures. This is an outstanding chance to collaborate in an environment where your skills will directly impact our achievements!

Key Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls set up within those processes as a part of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and accounting effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions according to business requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Learn, implement, and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance with financial disclosures.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support management's internal SOX control testing requirements.
• Perform any other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Around 3 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, preferably in an offshore set-up.
• Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting.
• CA/ICWA Intermediate is preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of systems, applications, and associated risks.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain flawless accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambitious and collaborative team environment.