Analyst - Banking

Location: Gurgaon

The opportunity

We are looking for a analyst role in Finance and Accounting Services. The person will be responsible for the delivery of Group Services GSL Banking process from our India delivery center. He/she needs execute related control/operational activities. This role is a mix of handling day to day activities, managing customers & stakeholders. This role will be based in Gurgaon India.

About the role

Reporting to the Sr. Advisor / GSL –Banking. Scope of work will include:

• Prepare & approve monthly bank reconciliation reports in blackline and ensuring the balance on bank statement ties back to the banking ledger in SAP on daily basis and before the monthly close
• Should have good understanding on open items in bank clearing, reconciliations and follow ups on all open transactions continuously and provide updates to the management
• Knowledge in relation to adherence of banking compliances and procedures and have fair understanding of internal banking controls and Sox controls with experience of leading internal and external audits
• Ensure timely clearing &d recording of Bank transactions in SAP, accurate accounting, and reporting of all bank transactions in accordance with process controls and compliance and accounting standards.
• Ensure accuracy of bank balances in the general ledger and trial balance.
• Ensure proper back up records of reconciliation statement in Blackline reconciliation tool
• Monitoring, reporting & escalating ageing transactions to business owners, whilst ensuring resolution of reconciliation breaks with different teams (AP, AR, Controllership, Payroll, Treasury etc.)
• Ensuring correct SAP data entry through GLSU uploads and posting transactions to SAP as needed. (Recurring JEs and allocation of bulk line items)
• Coordinating month end and year end activities by collaborating with various Group Services and Business units’ team.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

Educational qualification

• Commerce Graduate, CA- Inter, BBA, B.Com or equivalent

Professional Experience & Technical skills

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in banking operations and related domain
• Degree in Accountancy and qualifications from professional accounting bodies would be an added advantage
• Possess knowledge of general accounting principles and workings of the banking systems
• Exemplify good communication skill and ability to communicate professionally with others both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP/ Blackline
• Knowledge and understanding of bank reconciliations
• Knowledge of MS Office/Teams /SharePoint
• Sound understanding of accounting principles

. Sound technical skills using tools such as: Power BI, Tableau, using API, linking databases, etc.

Soft Skills

• Display problem-solving skill even under stressful conditions and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of MS Office/Teams /SharePoint
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages
• Ability to work autonomously and be part of the broader team
• Appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Excellent time management and organizational ability

. Willingness to work in global environment and time zones

• Knowledge of French would be an advantage

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.