27 Oct
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FNZ Group
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Gurugram
27 Oct
FNZ Group
Gurugram
Job Description
Location-Gurgaon
Key accountabilities:_
Financial close and general-ledger control
• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities in line with UK and Group reporting timetables.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and other close deliverables, ensuring appropriate support and approval.
• Own and review balance-sheet reconciliations, investigate complex reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness and integrity of the general ledger for assigned UK entities or processes.
• Review work prepared by colleagues or service providers and provide clear, timely feedback.
Financial, statutory and Group reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information, including Group reporting packs and supporting analysis.
• Support the preparation of UK statutory financial statements and associated schedules in accordance with applicable requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Analyse financial results, significant movements and unusual items, communicating clear explanations and recommended actions.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting, recharges, confirmations and reconciliations with relevant Group finance teams.
• Provide high-quality financial information for management, Board, regulatory or other reporting as required.
Controls, governance and audit
• Operate, evidence and improve key financial controls, identifying control gaps and leading agreed remediation actions.
• Coordinate external, internal and statutory audit requests for assigned areas, acting as a principal finance contact where appropriate.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation meet internal policy, audit and record-keeping expectations.
• Support UK tax and statutory compliance by preparing accurate schedules and coordinating with internal or external specialists.
Systems, process improvement and stakeholder management
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardisation and simplification across financial-control processes.
• Use ERP and reporting systems effectively, maintaining data quality and supporting system or process changes.
• Build effective relationships with UK and Group Finance, auditors, advisers and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing and day-to-day support to less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and change initiatives.
Experience and qualifications Essential
• Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, financial control, external audit or a related environment.
• Strong practical experience of month-end and year-end close, general-ledger control and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts, Group reporting packs and audit support.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and UK financial reporting requirements,
with the ability to research and resolve accounting issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using a large ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Navision or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to own complex deliverables, exercise judgement and meet demanding deadlines.
Preferred
• ACCA qualified; ACA, CIMA or another recognised professional accounting qualification also welcomed.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, a regulated environment or a large international group.
• Experience reviewing others work, coaching colleagues or coordinating an outsourced/shared-service team.
• Experience of finance transformation, automation or control-improvement initiatives.
Skills and behaviours
• High attention to detail, sound judgement and a strong commitment to data quality.
• Structured and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive and accountable working style.
• Commitment to robust controls, continuous improvement and professional standards.
Success measures
• Accurate and timely month-end, year-end and Group reporting deliverables.
• High-quality balance-sheet reconciliations with reconciling items resolved promptly.
• Explicit audit evidence and responsive management of auditor and stakeholder queries.
• Effective operation and continuous improvement of financial controls and processes.
• Reliable collaboration across UK and Group Finance within agreed reporting timetables.
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