Job Description

Role Overview

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The Senior Analyst will support accounting operations, financial reporting, analysis, and client delivery activities across a portfolio of US-based clients. The role combines hands-on accounting with financial analysis and reporting. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, managing day-to-day accounting activities, performing variance analysis, and ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.

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This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who enjoys understanding the story behind the numbers, identifying variances and trends, and translating financial data into meaningful insights.

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Key Responsibilities

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Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

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- Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and financial reports.
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- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
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- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
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- Perform bank, balance sheet, vendor, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
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- Ensure accounting transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and supported by appropriate documentation.
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- Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
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Month-End & Year-End Close

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- Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
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- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other closing adjustments as required.
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- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
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- Maintain organized close files and supporting schedules.
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- Identify and resolve discrepancies before final reporting.
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Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting

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- Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, deviations, and key financial insights.
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- Compare actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
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- Investigate significant fluctuations and prepare clear explanations for management review.
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- Support the preparation of management reports, KPI analysis, and financial dashboards.
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- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and research as required.
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Compliance & Accounting Standards

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- Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements.
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- Maintain awareness of relevant accounting principles and reporting requirements.
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- Support audit, tax, and compliance-related activities by preparing required schedules and documentation.
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- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
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Process Improvement & Client Delivery

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- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and financial controls.
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- Participate in ad hoc accounting, reporting, and analytical projects.
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- Work collaboratively with internal teams and client stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
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- Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and timeliness across all deliverables.
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- Contribute to the development and standardization of accounting processes and reporting templates.
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Qualifications & Experience Required

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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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- Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or related roles.
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- Experience gained in a CA firm, accounting firm, finance outsourcing setting, or similar accounting environment preferred.
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- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
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- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Quick Books or similar platforms.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
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- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
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Preferred

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- Experience working with US-based clients or US accounting processes.
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- Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
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- Experience with Quick Books Online, Xero, or other cloud-based accounting platforms.
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- Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting.
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- CA Inter, ACCA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification or progress toward such qualificatio
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📌 Senior Analyst/Assistant Manager- US Accounting (India)
🏢 Qualicentric
📍 India