Senior Finance Analyst –Accounting

As one of the world’s leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career both in India and around the world. Atkins India is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

Atkins is a member of SNC Lavalin Organization. Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global, fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. The combined entity of Atkins and SNC-Lavalin has created one of the largest global engineering and project management consultancies with approximately 50,000 employees and operating across 50 countries.

This position is part of the SSF Financial Accounting team. The role involves the provision of support to the SSF Financial Controller. The main activities concern preparation of SNC trade debtor returns, performing trade debtor and creditor checks, raising internal invoices, and reconciling the quarterly inter-company return.

This role will be reporting to the Bangalore-based Financial Accounting Manager and work closely with the UK based Financial controller.

This new position is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a positive impact on a dynamic business.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Preparation of Atkins internal Project Summary Report (PSR) data for submission to SNC-Lavalin.
• Review and confirm SNC-Lavalin internal trade balances with Atkins.
• Invoicing internal Atkins costs to non-JDE companies.
• Review and enter exchange rates and project rates into JDE.
• Review intercompany accounts, post-correction journals, and liaise with overseas to correct entries.
• Reconcile Atkins non-JDE supplier statements monthly.
• Assist with the quarterly inter-company reconciliation process and feedback to Group companies (over 80 overseas entities). 
• Assist with the control self-assessment programme.
• Adhoc projects and tasks, including but not limited to Bank reconciliations.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Good Attention to detail.
• Customer Awareness.
• Organised - they must be able to work in a structured way demonstrating an audit trail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines and take responsibility - must be able to identify the deadline for a piece of work to be completed e.g. period end and take responsibility for ensuring that the deadline is achieved.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels.
• Team Player – as a small team it will be necessary to cover colleagues’ workload.
• Able to demonstrate the Core Values of the FSS -setting an example to others by showing respect and courtesy always, being open and honest, innovative, and flexible.

What will you contribute?

• Qualified /Part qualified in a recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• The candidate must have an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use and set-up of Pivot tables and formulas.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Financial accounting team preferably Shared services environment.
• Exposure to accounting packages like JD Edwards etc.
• Should have knowledge in Intercompany and General ledger accounting.
• Bank reconciliation knowledge is an added advantage.
• To have excellent English language skills in both written and verbal form.
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external offshore colleagues in a professional manner.
• The ability to work collaboratively, building strong relationships with business and intercompany partners.
• Must have the ability to prioritise workload to achieve daily tasks and meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be organised and able to be flexible.
• Working hours: 10.00 am – 7.30 pm (India Standard Time).
• Work Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore.

What we offer at Atkins?

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary.
• Group Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities.

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

In today’s global market, diverse groups make better decisions and that better decisions lead to better business results, as such Atkins proactively recruiting and onboarding candidates from a diverse and talented applicant pool.

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