Senior Financial Analyst - FMCG/Internet/Online - CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Technical accounting research and position paper writing will be a key requirement of this position. This position will also have responsibility for supporting our procurement to payment controls and financial reporting process. In addition, this position will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to influence the design of systems, processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities. 

- We are currently looking for candidates who are at the General manager/Controller level or above for a position based out of Bangalore. 

- The ideal candidate must possess leadership skills with superior attention to detail and the ability to deal with ambiguity in the face of competing priorities. This role has regular interaction with various business, finance leaders, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite.

- This position is expected to have a strong sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities, drive positive change across the organization, and enhance partnerships between Accounting and various groups including business finance, operations accounting and technology.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

- Evaluate accounting treatment for any new business process & proposals, formulating corresponding accounting procedure and policies as per Ind AS and setting up corresponding control and RACI framework.

- Strengthening of the revenue assurance framework by periodic testing of controls and implementing mitigation plans for identified control weaknesses.

- Driving accounting automation projects including formulation and review of BRDs, engaging with multiple stakeholders, UAT signoff.

- Supporting monthly book closure. This includes reviewing monthly receivable balances and appropriateness of the corresponding provisions on an overall and GL level basis.

- Part of the team responsible for supporting Statutory Audits of the entities, Internal audits, ICFR, IFC, etc.

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in Business Controls / Corporate Accounting / Internal Audit / Financial Reporting

- Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ability to work independently, adjust priorities, and work in a continuously changing environment.

- Strong analytical skills

- Experience working with cross-functional teams

- Fluency in Excel.

- Solid communication skills written and verbal

- Understanding of the retail business would be preferable.

- Diversity candidates only