Lead Analyst - Accounting

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join our accounting team supporting insurance products and services. This role requires a highly skilled professional with advanced accounting knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and technical proficiency to work independently and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting, possess a continuous improvement mindset.

Shift: 2nd Shift (01:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review complex accounting and reconciliation processes for insurance products.
• Understand and analyze the impact of accounting entries across multiple systems and interfaces.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and open items.
• Utilize accounting applications and tools to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of accounting results and reports.
• Collaborate with auditors and provide necessary support during audits.
• Drive process improvements through automation and best practices.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of all processes to identify and implement efficiencies.
• Maintain expertise in General Ledger and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Lead daily operations, resolve issues, oversee team deliverables, and support broader functional needs.

Who You Are

6-8 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an offshore or shared services environment.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in commerce or Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Certified Management Accountant (CMA) relevant experience in Finance & Accounting

Required Skills

• Advanced accounting knowledge with strong understanding of financial impacts.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, processes and system flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in ERP, systems integrations, reporting tools, excel, and other MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Process improvement mindset and experience in implementing efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter and curious learner.
• Strong collaborator – able to work across business, IT, and audit teams.
• Customer-focused with excellent organizational skills.