Senior Advisor

Job Description

Specifically, the job entails:

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include managing and supporting multiple entity accounts, as well as liaising with country CFOs to facilitate efficient closing processes.
• Conduct monthly reporting and reconciliations (Blackline), and post month-end journals using Oracle.
• Reconcile all accounts with the General Ledger within Group timelines, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support the implementation of new systems and process changes.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure timely completion of all reconciliations during the month-end process.
• Participate actively in knowledge-sharing forums across the organization.
• Uphold absolute data integrity and work to minimize processing errors.
• Monitor compliance with guidelines to achieve monthly targets and metrics.
• Apply appropriate controls to address and mitigate process gaps.

Key activities in the job include:

• Helping / assisting other team members & seniors in completing / meeting deadlines after finishing self-tasks.
• Adhering to any compliance and governance requirements of the organization 

Personality:

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication under pressure.
• Understanding of Finance functions in multinational settings.
• Solid financial background with comprehensive finance knowledge.
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Skilled at managing multiple projects in dynamic environments.
• Critical thinker with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Values data integrity and process alignment.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and quality-focused.
  • Effective communicator and team player.
  • Detail-oriented; adept at data management.
  • Eager to take on new responsibilities and professional growth.
  • Adaptable to change and new systems.

Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• B. Com / BAF / M. Com
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• Technical Skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Journal Entries 
• Bank Reconciliation
• Ledger Posting 
• Ledger Scrutiny

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft office, particularly Word & Excel
• Attention to detail is vital to succeed in this role
• Energetic, enthusiastic individuals
• Logical thinking skillset is a must
• Ability to learn new processes and systems, also should have the ability to adapt to changes
• Ability to prioritise and organise tasks, work within stiff timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to get on with others; be a team-player
• Ability to work under pressure, do multi-tasking and meet tight deadlines. 
• Should be a quick learner and team player. 
• Able to develop working relationships with offshore teams and collaborate with others.
• Experience demonstrating ownership, management, and oversight of end-to-end processes.
• Familiarity with Oracle General Ledger system, Blackline Reconciliation System, and business reporting tools such as Hyperion is considered beneficial