Finance Analyst Global RTR process

Roles and responsibilities
• Understanding of accounting concepts in conjunction with knowledge of financial systems, data flow, chart of accounts, consolidation, system hierarchies & mappings
• Perform monthly accounting transactions, including accurate recording and review of revenue and expenses, general ledger and sub-ledger management, month-end accruals and journal entries for costs, and other financial activities in compliance with local, BCG and other accounting practices
• Review, reconcile and analyze aspects of the monthly financial statements, inclusive of consolidation, reconciliations, allocations, accruals & pre-payments and variance analysis
• Ensure that all assigned balance sheet and expense accounts are reconciled, balanced, and maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Develop baseline knowledge of accounting processes to help provide back up support to team
• Utilize system reports and queries to obtain required data to address questions and/or research on issues
• Work with IT/finance system’s team to investigate and resolve month end related system issues and reconciling difference while performing system reconciliations
• Ensure strong internal controls by maintaining backups/schedules supporting accounting transactions. Adhere to the internal compliance policy and guideline established by the management on their daily operational activities
• Partner with Finance Managers and Leads to conduct holistic review of accounting operations, identify opportunities for improvement and implement recommendations
• Support the team in developing appropriate accounting procedures and process documentation to ensure smooth monthly/quarterly/annual close process
• Ability to solve practical problems and assist with documentation/formalization of procedures
• Identify and report any deviation from pre-set guidelines/procedures for timely advice/solution from line manager
• Independently perform transactional tasks which support the compliance, planning, and execution of assigned processes
• Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed with minimal oversight
• Active participation in the organization-wide projects and initiatives

YOU'RE GOOD AT
• Strong accounting background that supports analytical skills
• Sound analytical skills, ability to navigate details and a willingness to look at data in different ways. Ability to synthesize data and consistent attention to detail
• Experience with Excel—ability to design, enhance, and maintain spreadsheets and databases
• Comfort with ambiguity and cross validating results through indirect means
• Demonstrates sound judgment, high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Flexibility, comfort and desire to dig in and work through the details
• Understands value of an iterative process
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and independently
• A track record for successfully interacting at all levels
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and changing situations with tact, poise & patience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to multi-task on different projects in a fast-paced organization
• Proven ability to plan work effectively and prioritize work even in stressful situations
• Demonstrates responsiveness, initiative, orientation towards service & broader business needs
• Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement agenda in the financial and transactional processes, and monthly closing and reporting processes

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, with experience and strong interest in accounting concepts.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc.
• Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture.
• Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data
• Oracle experience a plus (GL, Fixed Assets and AP), Hyperion, SAP Business Objects, MS Access and other comparable ERP systems experience preferred
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency and adaptable to different software applications
• Advanced Excel skills and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) will be added advantage