IJP - Specialist - Finance and Accounting (C1)

Overview

Marsh is hiring a Specialist in Finance and Accounting (O2C, Grade C1) for its Account Payables team within the risk, reinsurance and capital business, to support payments processing, reconciliations and exception resolution.

What you'll do

• Review the payment requisition report and highlight entries that need manual review by the Accounting Ops Manager.
• Validate that all required information and supporting documentation has been provided in the request form before processing.
• Verify banking details accurately in Newton and ensure they agree with the approved request and supporting information.
• Initiate payments through the relevant bank portals based on the authorized information available in Newton.
• Make required changes in RMB in accordance with the approved request form and applicable procedures.
• Add, update and maintain line codes in the Forms Excel file accurately and on a timely basis.
• Initiate tax payments in accordance with the instructions documented in the tax log.
• Review payment requests and support documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance before processing.
• Complete assigned activities within the agreed service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Escalate discrepancies, exceptions, control issues and unresolved matters promptly to the Team Lead.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready documentation for all transactions and activities performed.
• Adhere to internal controls, SOX compliance requirements, standard operating procedures and applicable Controllership and Compliance guidelines.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support the implementation of control enhancements.
• Conduct research and provide information requested by internal and external business partners, and perform other duties assigned by the Manager.
• Provide appropriate backup support to colleagues during vacations, sick leave and other absences across electronic and paper-based processes.
• Identify and implement process, operational and system improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and control effectiveness.
• Train, mentor and guide Treasury and Accounting Operations team members, including reviewing work and providing functional support.
• Train and onboard new team members on standard operating procedures, ERP workflows, bank portal processes and client-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream teams to resolve process interdependencies, clarify requirements and address exceptions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, year-end and other period-end activities as required.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance and review of operational metrics, exception reports, control trackers and management reporting.
• Support testing, validation and implementation activities associated with system enhancements, process changes and control updates.
• Ensure that all payment processing activities are performed accurately, securely and in accordance with approved business requirements and applicable policies.

What you'll need

• Any relevant Accounting degree.
• 4 - 5 years of experience in accounting.
• Prior experience in working in similar roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to show initiative and contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active team player with the ability to work across geographies.
• Openness to new challenges and willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.
• Eligibility: minimum 12 months experience as a Senior Analyst / Specialist.
• Should have at least "On Track" or equivalent rating in last appraisal.
• Should not be under any Performance Continuity Plan, or have had any official Disciplinary action within the last 3 months.

Nice to have

• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Aptitude for systems and technology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including filters, sorting, lookups, pivot tables and basic data validation.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong ability to prioritize time effectively.
• Prior working experience in the Insurance Sector.
• Prior experience in Accounts Payable.

Details

• Location: Pune – Business Bay.
• Hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.
• Flexible shift timings: 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm, 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm or 5:30 pm to 2:30 am, depending on business requirements.
• Number of positions: 2.
• Last date to apply: 10th November 2026.