Analyst IB Finance

We are seeking an Analyst for our IB Finance team in Chennai, where you will manage the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and accounting records in accordance with relevant accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, and report on these risks to senior colleagues.
• Develop and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraudulent misreporting, and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Develop and implement up-to-date financial policies and procedures to ensure consistent and effective financial practices across the organisation.
• Manage the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and software applications, collaborating with IT colleagues to integrate financial systems with other enterprise systems.
• Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory reports to authorities, and provide support to other departments in their preparation and review of regulatory reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities in support of audits and examinations.

Analyst Expectations:

• Have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the organisation's sub-function objectives.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function.

Requirements:

• Finance/Accounting qualification/degree, CA preferable but not compulsory.
• Good financial acumen, accounting, and reporting skills.
• Ability to understand and analyse financial information, including balance sheet and P&L.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS9 and Financial instruments is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Good communication, attitude, and intent to learn.
• Good Excel skills and ability to handle large sets of data.
• Quick learner of financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion, Alteryx, etc.