Professional- Finance system operations

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 600 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

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Position Title- Professional

Experience Level- 2-5yrs

Department-Finance

Location-Gurgaon

Job Purpose

The Finance Systems Professional will support day-to-day finance systems operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of finance applications. This includes support in system audits, managing JIRA tickets, and interacting with application support vendors to resolve regular business issues. The role also involves ensuring compliance with IT General Controls related to finance applications, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the finance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of finance systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support regular system audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Manage and prioritize JIRA tickets, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with application support vendors to address and resolve business issues promptly.
• Ensure that IT General Controls related to finance applications are maintained and adhered to.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system processes, controls, and issue resolutions.
• Provide support and training to finance system users to enhance their understanding and effective use of the systems.
• Ensure all finance systems operations comply with relevant documented procedures and policies.

Key Competencies