TM-FP&A, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Summary

This hybrid role for TM FP and A focuses on cost center accounting accounting strategies and bank accounting to support accurate financial planning and analysis for a global organization. The professional will deliver reliable reporting support business decision making and maintain strong controls while collaborating with cross functional finance and operations teams in a day shift environment with no travel.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed cost center accounting activities to ensure accurate allocation of expenses and adherence to company wide financial policies and statutory requirements

Prepare analyze and validate monthly cost center reports to provide actionable insights that help stakeholders manage budgets and control operational spending

Develop and maintain accounting strategies that align with organizational objectives while supporting sustainable growth and efficient use of financial resources

Execute end to end bank accounting activities including posting reconciliations and variance resolution to ensure timely and reliable cash and liquidity information

Coordinate with treasury and finance partners to validate bank balances resolve discrepancies and support efficient cash management processes

Prepare management reports within the FP and A function that highlight performance trends variance drivers and improvement opportunities for cost centers and bank related activities

Implement and enhance internal controls across cost center accounting accounting strategies and bank accounting to reduce risk and support audit readiness

Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather financial data clarify cost drivers and support planning cycles while ensuring consistent application of accounting principles

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by providing cost center level analysis driver based assumptions and scenario assessments that improve planning accuracy

Perform periodic reconciliations of simple accounts to ensure alignment between general ledger balances cost center postings and bank statements

Assist in intercompany and fixed asset accounting activities by validating entries monitoring balances and helping to resolve mismatches in coordination with relevant teams

Support continuous improvement initiatives in FP and A by documenting processes proposing enhancements and contributing to standardization of accounting and reporting practices

Provide timely responses to internal and external queries related to cost center accounting bank accounting and FP and A deliverables to maintain high stakeholder satisfaction

Qualifications

Possess professional experience in cost center accounting with strong understanding of expense allocation methodologies and cost control practices in a large organization

Demonstrate practical knowledge of accounting strategies including policy implementation standardization of accounting treatments and alignment with business objectives

Bring hands on expertise in bank accounting including bank reconciliations cash entry postings and resolution of banking discrepancies using enterprise systems

Apply working knowledge of reconciling simple accounts by validating balances investigating variances and ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records

Utilize experience in intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting as a plus to support period end close and reconciliation processes when required

Use strong analytical skills with FP and A exposure to interpret financial data prepare insightful reports and communicate findings clearly to finance and business partners

Work effectively in a hybrid model and day shift demonstrating disciplined time management secure remote work practices and consistent collaboration with distributed teams

Certifications Required

No Certification required

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