Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting & Control

dentsu; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bcoe in Bangalore is seeking an experienced finance professional to support the month-end close and financial reporting processes. You will collaborate with the Manager/Assistant Manager to finalize P&L and balance sheet, ensure accurate BPC reporting, and prepare reconciliations and commentary for BS calls.

The role requires IFRS proficiency, US GAAP knowledge preferred, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–4 years post-qualification experience.
• Finance graduate/postgraduate or semi-qualified with 6–9 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in IFRS; US GAAP knowledge preferable.
• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Support MEC delivery including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.
• Ensure accurate BPC reporting across Interco, Finance, CPS and other apps.
• Prepare Balance sheet reconciliations and commentary for BS calls.
• Support monthly/quarterly financial reporting and control activities.
• Lead budget and reforecast preparation and manage BPC submissions.
• Support taxation, VAT, treasury, insurance and risk management.
• Maintain SOPs, dashboards and audit compliance.
• Deliver timely, error-free reports and KPI dashboards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects.
• Support external audit documentation.
• Assess internal control environment and J-SOX testing.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS

US GAAP

Excel/PowerPoint

SAP BPC

Blackline

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Audit support

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Finance degree / MBA

Semi-qualified with 6–9 years

Tools

SAP BPC

Blackline

Job description

The purpose of this role is to perform and support the lower risk standard Financial reporting and control activities required each month, quarter and year-end.

Job Description

• Support the Manager/Assistant Manager in transitional activities for the US markets
• Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.
• Ensure accurate delivery of BPC reporting across Interco, Finance, CPS and other required applications
• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and required workings and commentary for BS calls.
• Support Manager/Assistant Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities
• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.
• Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management (including Hedging FX exposure)
• Responsible for maintaining updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), dashboards preparation and ensuring audit compliance.
• Deliver timely and error-free reports, KPI dashboards, non-compliance reports and other key process metrics to the stakeholders.
• Be a part of continuous improvement initiatives (CII) by identifying process lapses, offering best possible solution and lead Automation Projects (as & when identified).
• Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas
• Supporting the Manager/Assistant manager in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation’s procedures/other audit supporting materials
• Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control
• Testing performed to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.

Professional Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience or Finance Graduate/Postgraduate/Semi-qualified Accountant with 6-9 years of experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting
• Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS and Knowledge of US GAAP would be preferable
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) and Blackline tool will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities.
• Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements.

Location

Bangalore

Brand

Bcoe

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent