BSA Operations Junior Analyst

Overview

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine for BP as part of a central transformation project to standardise policies, processes, controls and technology for balance sheet assurance and journal entry.

What you'll do

• Conduct regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements in all reconciliation activities.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations relevant to reconciliation practices.
• Investigate and resolve any variances or discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Document all reconciliation activities, findings, and resolutions in accordance with company standards.
• Continuously evaluate and improve reconciliation processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide recommendations for enhancements or automation of reconciliation procedures, leveraging BlackLine functionalities where applicable.
• Collaborate with other departments or teams to obtain necessary information or support for reconciliations.
• Provide training and support to other team members or stakeholders on BlackLine reconciliation processes and best practices.
• Assist with special projects, audits, or other ad hoc requests related to balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
• Take on additional responsibilities or tasks within the finance or accounting function as required.
• Analyze reconciliation data to identify trends, patterns, or areas for improvement.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and explanations.

What you'll need

• University degree and professional qualification, CA, CIMA or MBA.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in R2R Function including Blackline Account reconciliation / SAP ECC / S4 HANA / MS Office Suite.
• Clear, fluent, and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong continuous improvement mentality and drive for excellence.
• Agile outlook to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Good levels of proactivity and drive, analytical thinking, strong communications and engagement, tenacity.
• Understanding of the end-to-end financial process lifecycle like O2C, P2P and R2R.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Nice to have

• Pre-BP background experience in BlackLine and SAP FI-CO end user experience.
• Experience with power, oil and gas industry, Big 4 or GBS/SSC experience.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.
• Shift timings: 11:30am to 8:30pm.
• Negligible travel expected.
• Not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Not available for remote working.