Senior Analyst - Accounting

Responsibilities

• This is role part of the team involved in accounting for insurance products and services provided by Principal Financial group.
• We are looking for accounting analyst resource who can work independently, has analytical skills, can trouble shoot/research/resolve issues. Someone with accounting, analytical, reporting and technical skills.
• Process oriented mindset and experience in implementing process improvements. Anticipate this person will become familiar with all processes and use that knowledge to implement efficiencies.
• Shift: 2nd Shift (01:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST)

Key Responsibilities

• Performing, analyzing, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, exception analysis, and issue resolution, accounting entries, including transaction recording, journal entries.
• Analyze financial and operational data and communicate actionable insights to leaders and stakeholders.
• Resolve operational issues and deliver work within agreed timelines and service levels.
• Strengthen accounting processes through effective controls, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Support process migrations and transitions while maintaining quality, compliance, and business continuity.
• Collaborate with business, finance, and IT teams, participate in stakeholder reviews.
• 4-6 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an offshore or shared services environment.
• Minimum qualification: bachelor’s or master’s degree in commerce, or completion of the CA/ICWA Intermediate level.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP/AR/GL processes.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyze large data sets.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Ability to work on multiple systems, understand system integrations, accounting transactions/entries flowing through them
• Strong analytical, planning, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to present financial information to senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, adapt to change, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Team player - Ability to learn and work in team.