Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis- Contractual 12 months

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Summary: The Finance Associate supports day-to-day financial operations ensuring accuracy in accounting activities timely reporting and smooth coordination across teams. This role assists in managing financial transactions maintaining documentation and providing analytical support for business decisions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Detail Oriented

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving

• Organizing Skills

• Customer Focus

• Ethics and Value

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

Working closely with India finance team and US finance team. Finance Associate takes ownership of clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Commerce Finance or related field.
• 12 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

• Exposure in a testing environment is strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong written communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Effective time management skills

• Ability to handle a reasonable amount of stress

• Strong attention to detail

• Problem solving skills

• Alertness and courage

• Ethics and trust

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily accounting tasks including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger postings.

• Prepare and process invoices payments and receipts.

• Perform bank vendor and customer reconciliations.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Maintain organized financial records documentation and audit support files.

• Monitor AR/AP aging and follow up on outstanding items.

• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders for invoice verification clarifications and payments.

• Assist in preparing financial reports including P&L balance sheet schedules and variance analyses.

• Support budgeting forecasting and other financial planning activities.

• Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Physical requirements:

• Be comfortable to work in a quiet testing environment

• Be flexible in work hours