Morningstar - Finance Analyst I

Key Responsibilities :

• Financial Accounting & Reporting : You'll handle all financial accounting activities for specific legal entities.
• This includes maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing necessary journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
• You will be a key participant in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Inter-departmental Coordination : You will interface with other teams such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Tax to ensure that all financial records are complete and accurate.
• You will also manage inter-company activities and prepare invoices as needed.
• Analysis & Compliance : You'll assist with various special projects, including ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis.
• You must ensure a clear audit trail for all activities, which can be provided upon request.
• Knowledge Sharing : You will actively participate in cross-training to learn other finance functions, enabling you to provide backup support for colleagues when they are out of the office.

Skills :

• Accounting Knowledge : Thorough knowledge of basic general ledger accounting procedures and a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• ERP Systems : Hands-on experience with General Ledger (GL) Transaction Processing in Oracle or an equivalent ERP system for at least six months.
• Analytical : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assist with financial analysis and reporting.
• Collaboration : The ability to effectively coordinate with various internal teams and stakeholders.

Experience & Education :

Experience : A minimum of 2 years of work experience in an MNC (multinational corporation), specifically in a BPO or Shared Service Center setting.

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