CSS Analyst

Support Spring-Board initiatives to build up optimized EFS team in India.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Shared service center to prepare AP and GL activities in daily operation and closing - payment, billing, Intercompany transactions, Journal entries and Fixed assets.
Lead Month end closing activities, reports, reconciliations, and Blackline tasks.
Responsible for pre & post Month end close activities including Management reporting and ad-hoc queries. Interaction with regional banks and vendors to manage cash status, payment issues and follow ups.
Support Tax operations and regular tax filing, reporting and refund.
Support holding company s accounting like investment, dividend, etc.
Work with 3rd party accounting team to review financial data, entries & control book s accuracy, and quality.
Prepare and support internal and external reporting, inquiries, SOX audit, statutory audit.
Support in financial forecast and budget process.
Provide commentary / analysis to finance and business leaders on spending versus forecast/budget.
Support S/4 HANA upgrade, implementation, and testing.
Identify opportunities and support to implement digitalization or process improvements.
Finance point of contact to provide employee finance orientation, refresh training and policy update.
Other Ad-hoc tasks from finance/business partners.

Education & Experience
MBA Finance/ CA Inter/ Equivalent (8 -10 years), CA (5-7 years) with relevant accounting and closing experience. Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including the US (GAAP).
Expert in Office tool like MS excel (VLOOKUP s and Pivot tables), MS word and PPT.
SAP, S/4 HANA experience is a must.
Power BI experience will be a plus.
Shared Services, Transition and Project Management experience is desirable.

Soft Skills

Oral and written good English communication is must.
Excellent Team Player.
Quick learner and Agile, able to work under pressure, tight deadlines and with diverse teams. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
Ability to take ownership and work independently.
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills