GL Analyst

Role purpose The Finance analyst/senior analyst is a direct reporting into a team leader and is responsible for the day to day & month-end accounting activities Key accountabilities Experience and personal qualities Technical activities •Daily, month and end year GL process, revenue and expenditure analysis •Update and maintain general ledger and sub-ledgers detail for accounts such as fixed assets, prepayments, intangibles and accruals •Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations and other key controls are completed monthly •Prepare journal entries •Work on projects as required by management •Prepare period end adjustments (e.g., accruals, currency conversions, etc.) •Provide inputs as required during annual group and statutory audits •Produce management and regulatory reports Relationship management •Develop sound professional working relationships with Finance shared services teams Communication •Proactive and regular communications with the business and other areas of Finance whose work impacts, or depends upon the GL & Reporting team •Actively communicate and seek feedback from colleagues and customers •Be supportive and encourage support for “people initiatives” e.g. Your Voice, Travelex Awards etc •Play a participative part in team meetings •Be proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve Travelex Finance services, in particular those within the GL team •Ensure feedback to line manager outlining general activities of role and ‘how we are doing’ General •Undertakes any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development procedures •Complies with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities •Maintains confidentiality and observes data protection guidelines •Manage expenses in accordance with Company Expense Policy •Carries out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability Essential •Qualified (CA/CWA) accountant with 1 year PQE or Post-Graduate with 4-6 years PQE •Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines •A committed team player •Strong analytical skills •Have the ability to approach technical problems in a thorough and logical manner •Have good communication and presentation skills •Be a valued team player •Be trustworthy and self-motivated Desirable •Knowledge of current regulations including IFRS, UK GAAP, Companies Acts, Regulatory Licences, Sarbanes Oxley an advantage Working hours •12.30 pm – 10 pm IST •Could be longer working hours during month end Preferred Location •Western side (Virar to Churchgate)