Financial Analyst

1. Financial Reporting & Management

• Prepare and review consolidated and standalone financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain monthly MIS reports covering expenditure incurred across various projects.
• Analyse actual expenditure against budgeted expenditure and highlight key variances.
• Ensure accurate accounting of journal entries across all assigned companies.
• Perform general ledger scrutiny, stock verification and inter-company reconciliations.
• Calculate and account for inter-company interest and ensure accuracy of related transactions.
• Ensure timely closure of books of accounts and financial reporting activities.

2. Auditing & Taxation

• Coordinate with statutory auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits.
• Liaise with internal auditors to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of internal control systems.
• Identify control gaps, highlight process shortcomings and facilitate implementation of audit recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and other functions to ensure timely submission of financial reports, schedules and supporting statements.
• Facilitate audit requirements and ensure proper documentation and record maintenance.

3. Systems & Process Compliance

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, financial procedures and internal control guidelines.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of financial records and accounting documentation.
• Monitor compliance with established accounting processes and reporting timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen financial reporting controls.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates on reporting and audit-related activities to the team lead.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience in preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Hands-on experience in MIS reporting and budget vs. actual expenditure analysis.
• Good understanding of general ledger scrutiny and inter-company reconciliations.
• Experience in statutory and internal audit coordination.
• Knowledge of taxation and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as SAP.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills