Sr. Finance Analyst Global Direct AP

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Summary of the role :

Senior Finance Analyst Global Direct AP is a full-time role responsible for the Direct AP process for LSE LSA and AMA affiliates and GTC. As part of the core Global Direct AP team the Direct AP team member actively analyses direct AP processes and documents the business process requirements as such the team member is the essential liaison between the Wipro team SSM and the Affiliate users and should be a champion of the solution AS US GAAP. The Global Direct AP Accountant will also prepare the GRIR Trade payable and other accrual GLs. He / she would be expected to ensure that the Wipro team records all invoices and processes payments as per the due date. He / she is also expected to prepare daily pending invoice reports and work with various internal stack holders i.e. DC SSM Wipro team etc. to resolve the issues causing delays in addition the Solar Direct AP analyst will also partner with the Wipro team SSM IT support team vendors DC and logistics team providing training and business process input to the end-user and the larger end-user community. The Senior Accountant- Global Direct AP reports to the Global Direct AP Manager.

About the role :

In-depth knowledge of the companys business processes in the area of Direct AP accounting and invoice processing payment and / or strong SAP experience (S / 4 preferred)

Strong knowledge of one or more business domain areas with strong business application knowledge

Strong analytical skills and the ability to move forward with incomplete information

Experience as a current system user

Respect his / her peer group and end-user community for his / her knowledge and skills

Empowerment to make decisions on functional process or operational changes

Excellent team player skills with strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to raise relevant issues drive for solutions and make decisions under time constraints

Experience with system implementations preferred

Experience with conducting presentations and training

Application software skills including presentation spreadsheet and word-processing applications

Ability to adapt to changes and ready to work in a fluidic / dynamic business environment

Ability to train and / or coach others

Ability to work in a fast-paced hands-on environment

Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task

Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with closing and reporting in SAP ERP.

Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards Direct AP accounting & reconciliation reporting and SOX controls.

Strong working knowledge of Lease Inventory and Sales Accounting.

About you :

Independently lead daily / monthly / quarterly controllership deliverables related to Direct AP GRIR recon Accrual GL recon Trade payable GL recon and clearing open items after reconciliation at the PO and PO line items level.

Prepare the adjusting entry for trade AP during the month / quarter close.

Facilitate and explain LS&Co. financial accounting processes to BPO partners.

Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards reporting and SOX controls.

Acts as a key subject matter expert i.e. Inventory accounting GRIR Accrual GLs etc. (SME) for Direct AP.

Identify document and resolve issues

Develop business process documentation (process flows business process procedures etc)

Develop presentations

Provide the first line of support for vendors SSM and other stakeholders

Deliver training to the Wipro Direct AP team

Assist in formal and informal change management activities

Accounting Graduate / Post Graduate / CA / CPA / CMA qualified or intermediate

8 to 10 years experience in related field with special emphasis on Direct AP accounting and processing

Captive industry experience serving global client / MNC preferred

Good grasp and experience of US GAAP standards reporting SOX controls.

Skills in Microsoft Office HFM and SAP (Mandatory)

Excellent communication skills written spoken and reading

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care taking time off improving your health or planning for retirement weve got you covered.

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Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse

OPD coverage

Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves

Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being

Exclusive discount vouchers on Levis products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us regardless of race religion gender gender identity pregnancy disability sexual orientation age national origin citizenship status or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates including those with disabilities and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyones perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status.

LOCATION

IND GBS Office Bengaluru

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees apply via your Workday account.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1