Analyst - Banking

Overview

Analyst role in Finance and Accounting Services delivering Group Services GSL Banking processes from the India delivery center, based in Gurgaon, reporting to the Sr. Advisor / GSL – Banking.

What you'll do

• Prepare and approve monthly bank reconciliation reports in Blackline and ensure bank statement balances tie back to the banking ledger in SAP daily and before monthly close.
• Track open items in bank clearing and reconciliations, follow up on all open transactions continuously, and provide updates to management.
• Ensure adherence to banking compliances and procedures, and apply internal banking controls and SOX controls.
• Ensure timely clearing and recording of bank transactions in SAP, with accurate accounting and reporting in line with process controls, compliance and accounting standards.
• Ensure accuracy of bank balances in the general ledger and trial balance.
• Maintain proper backup records of reconciliation statements in the Blackline reconciliation tool.
• Monitor, report and escalate ageing transactions to business owners, and ensure resolution of reconciliation breaks with teams such as AP, AR, Controllership, Payroll and Treasury.
• Ensure correct SAP data entry through GLSU uploads and post transactions to SAP as needed, including recurring JEs and allocation of bulk line items.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end activities with Group Services and Business unit teams.

What you'll need

• Commerce graduate, CA Inter, BBA, B.Com or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in banking operations and related domain.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and workings of banking systems.
• Knowledge of SAP and Blackline.
• Knowledge and understanding of bank reconciliations.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Knowledge of banking compliances and procedures, and a fair understanding of internal banking controls and SOX controls, with experience leading internal and external audits.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Office/Teams/SharePoint.
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages.
• Problem-solving skill under stressful conditions and deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and be part of the broader team.
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Excellent time management and organizational ability.
• Willingness to work in a global environment and across time zones.

Nice to have

• Degree in Accountancy and qualifications from professional accounting bodies.
• Sound technical skills using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, using APIs, linking databases, etc.
• Knowledge of French.

Details

• Location: Gurgaon, India.