About the role
Senior Associate/Analyst – Group Financial Consolidation & Reporting
Role Overview
We are looking for a finance professional to manage Group Consolidation reporting and support Corporate Finance in ensuring accurate, standardized, and timely financial reporting across multiple legal entities and geographies, in accordance with IFRS.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Group Consolidation Reporting (Monthly/Quarterly & Annual) in accordance with IFRS, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, Segmental Reporting, and Notes to Accounts
- Consolidate financials of 150+ legal entities across different geographies and multiple currencies, including revaluation and translation
- Conduct peer benchmarking and analysis on key KPIs
- Prepare comparative analysis of key P&L and Balance Sheet schedules for review by CFO/CEO
- Manage and coordinate Month End, Quarterly, and Year End reporting timelines
- Handle Group Audit coordination with Group Statutory Auditors
- Conduct analytics through S&P Capital IQ
- Coordinate with Country Finance Teams and Corporate Office to ensure timely, accurate reporting
- Review Monthly/Quarterly MIS and legal entity-wise financials; drive standardization and compliance with Group Accounting Policy
- Liaise with Country Finance Controllers/Regional Finance Controllers on accounting, reporting, and disclosure matters
- Review journal and group adjustment entries to ensure group eliminations, IFRS compliance, and reporting accuracy
- Coordinate with Internal IT, SAP, and BPC teams on MIS and consolidation system issues
- Support automation of Group reporting through BPC and implementation of new systems/reports
Qualifications
- Semi-Qualified Inter CA, Inter ICWA, or MBA Finance from a reputed institute (Qualified CA preferred but not mandatory)
- 3-4 years of relevant experience in Group Consolidation/Financial Reporting
- Sound understanding of IFRS or Ind AS
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and generate financial data, reports, and statements
- Experience with consolidation system implementation; knowledge of SAP and SAP Consolidation (BPC) desirable; experience with alternate consolidation software (e.g., Hyperion) also acceptable
- Expert knowledge of MS Excel
Candidate Profile
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of self-initiative
- Willingness to travel for Quarterly and Year-End finalization to corporate office and/or select geographies
- Based in Chennai or willing to relocate; should be close to office location or willing to commute daily