Senior Analyst - Accounting - SoX

Principal Global Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Senior Analyst - Accounting - SoX to uphold accuracy and integrity of financial procedures within a regulated environment. You will collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of audit and compliance tasks.

The role requires a solid foundation in accounting, US GAAP, and SAP, with about 3 years of relevant experience and a proactive, collaborative mindset to support SOX controls and financial disclosures.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits.
• Post-graduation in Advanced Accounting.
• CA/ICWA Intermediate preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls within regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Apply US GAAP and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functions.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete IT controls testing to support SOX testing requirements.
• Perform additional finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Finance/Accounts

Internal Audits

Advanced Accounting

Systems & SAP

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-graduation 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.