RTR -Analyst (Financial Control)

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The Role

As part of it’s continued growth within the Strada Kochi shared services division, Strada are now seeking a commercially minded Finance Specialist to join the R2R / controllership Finance team.

■ This role will be an integral part of a finance team dedicated to providing support to our growing operations. This role will actively manage the Country/ Entity Finance by producing and presenting insightful analysis that supports book closure and decision making. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to deal with a wide range of client services.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting/ Controllership Responsibilities

■ Ownership of legal entity Financial statements, ensuring adequate analysis and reviews, exercise judgment

■ Perform Month end close accounting & reporting including variance analysis and preparation of supporting commentary

■ Ownership of entity Balance Sheets, preparing balance sheet recons and identification and management of any potential risks

■ Audit & Compliance - Managing Entity Audit - Internal & Statutory audit support and completion

■ Review revenues, costs and profitability at client level and entity level operations

■ Monitor & Report on performance against forecasts & budgets

■ Identification of areas of risk, under-performance, improvement and opportunity and development of action plan to resolve

■ Preparation, Review and analysis of regional budgets

■ Ensure financial compliance with contracts

■ Involvement in Reporting requirements including Variance Reporting, KPI Reporting, Cash flow analysis, P&L and Balance sheet reviews

■ Monitor Debtors, creditors and accrued and deferred income

■ Supporting on-site business teams ( Accounts Executives, Accounts Directors, Finance Managers and Directors )

■ Identification of process improvements to support the management team and improve the delivery of information across the division

Other Responsibilities

■ Resolving ad-hoc queries from onsite counterparts within and outside the division

■ Completion of all process related MI’s and governance tools

■ Manage Support / cover for other members / team members of the finance team as required

■ Supervise and manage the entity accounting team

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills

■ Qualified Accountant with 4+ years relevant experience, qualified / Semi Qualified Accountant (CA/CWA/CIMA / ACCA ) or MBA in Finance Minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant experience.

■ R2R / Core finance Domain expertise

■ Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

■ Strong organisational skills to ensure completion of multiple activities within tight reporting deadlines

■ Excellent Excel skills are vital given the nature of the responsibilities

■ Strong on finance fundamentals

■ Flexible to work in any shift timings

Personal Attributes

■ Leadership Skills

■ Organised and proactive, tenacious with an enthusiasm to support the business

■ Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem solving skills, plus excellent attention to detail

■ Team player

■ Ability to work under pressure

■ Eager for additional responsibilities and looking for career progression within the organization

At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
  
  

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.