Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Job Title: Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years
Job Function: Record-to-Report / Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced R2R Accountant to manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal postings, accruals, provisions, and financial close processes. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy of financial records, compliance with accounting policies, and timely completion of reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting activities as part of the Record-to-Report process.

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare and post recurring, standard, and adjustment journal entries.

• Calculate and record accruals, provisions, and other period-end adjustments.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Monitor open items and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.

• Support intercompany accounting activities and reconciliations.

• Maintain schedules and documentation for fixed assets and other balance sheet accounts, as applicable.

• Prepare accounting reports and supporting schedules for financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

• Assist with audit requests and SOX compliance activities.

• Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Mandatory Skills

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in R2R, General Ledger, or Financial Accounting.

• Strong knowledge of month-end closing procedures and journal entries.

• Hands-on experience with balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Knowledge of accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

• Good understanding of accounting principles.

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Preferred Skills

• Working experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP systems.

• Knowledge of intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting.

• Exposure to SOX controls, internal audits, and external audits.

• Experience in multinational companies or global shared services.

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification, completed or pursuing.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.

• Ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• High standards of accuracy and documentation.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Effective stakeholder communication.

• Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate and timely completion of financial close activities.

• Timely preparation and completion of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Reduction in aged and unresolved reconciliation items.

• Accurate journal postings and supporting documentation.

• Compliance with accounting policies, audit requirements, and internal controls.