Overview:

BCG is hiring an experienced GS Finance & Accounting Associate​ at their New Delhi location. This position is a member of the Global Services Finance & Accounting team and will be responsible for finance operations and transactional support activities for Global Services and Worldwide Initiatives offices.

The complete details of this job are as follows:

What will you be doing:

• Understanding of accounting concepts in conjunction with knowledge of financial systems, data flow, chart of accounts, consolidation, system hierarchies & mappings
• Assist with monthly accounting transactions, including accurate recording and review of expenses, time sheet transfers & corrections for employees, re-classes and chargebacks.
• Prepare month-end accruals and journal entries for costs, revenue, allocations, and other financial activities.
• Owning project re-class/chargeback process, with timely processing and updating requestors.
• Managing finance system setups, maintenance and review i.e. project code & employee setup and maintenance, miscellaneous invoicing etc.
• Reconciliation of non-financial metric like headcount, approvers in expenses mgmt. system etc. to ensure accurate booking & reporting.
• Ensure that all assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled, balanced, and maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate and liaise with global and local office finance teams on all transactions related to Global Services and WWI offices.
• Own month end/year end close reports, ensuring they are complete, accurate and timely.
• Utilize Oracle reports and Business Objects queries to obtain required data to address questions and/or research issues.
• Work with IT/finance system’s team to investigate and resolve month end related system issues and reconciling difference while performing system reconciliations.
• Support on developing appropriate accounting procedures and process documentation to ensure smooth month/annual close process.
• Ensure strong internal controls by maintaining backups/schedules supporting accounting transactions.
• Work closely with senior accountants, leads and Finance managers to conduct holistic review of accounting operations, identify opportunities for improvement and implement recommendations.

Qualifications for this Job:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills and orientation to detail.
• Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data.
• Proficiency in MS Excel must, advanced excel skills, and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Alteryx, Tableau etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Systems experience preferred: Hyperion, Oracle (GL, AP, Fixed Assets), Business Objects, MS Access, and other comparable systems.

What Skills are Needed:

• Technical and functional expertise.
• Sound accounting background and analytical skills, ability to navigate details, willingness to look at data in different ways and draw conclusions based on findings.
• Problem solving mindset and ability to frame issues at conceptual level and resolve issues/problems.
• Good hands on experience with excel – ability to design, enhance, and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong accuracy and rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize data and consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, high level of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process.
• Flexibility, comfort and desire to dig in and work through the details.
• Strong Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills.
• Understands value of an iterative process.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and independently.
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and changing situations with tact, poise and patience.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills: oral, written and active listening.
• Work, management, organization and planning.
• 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.
• Reliable and timely.
• Versatility and openness towards new ideas and change.
• Customer and business focus.
• Demonstrates responsiveness, initiative, and an orientation toward business needs.
• Professional and courteous approach and style.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Receptive to feedback and motivated to quickly learn new topics and skills.
• High level of initiative and flexibility.

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