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What You'll Do

Responsibilities

This position is a member of the Global Services Finance & Accounting team and will be responsible for finance operations and transactional support activities for Global Services and Worldwide Initiatives offices. The position will provide support on following:

• Understanding of accounting concepts in conjunction with knowledge of financial systems, data flow, chart of accounts, consolidation, system hierarchies & mappings
• Assist with monthly accounting transactions, including accurate recording and review of expenses, time sheet transfers & corrections for employees, re-classes and chargebacks
• Prepare month-end accruals and journal entries for costs, revenue, allocations, and other financial activities
• Owning project re-class/chargeback process, with timely processing and updating requestors
• Managing finance system setups, maintenance and review i.e. project code & employee setup and maintenance, miscellaneous invoicing etc.
• Reconciliation of non-financial metric like headcount, approvers in expenses mgmt. system etc. to ensure accurate booking & reporting
• Ensure that all assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled, balanced, and maintained in accordance with company procedures
• Coordinate and liaise with global and local office finance teams on all transactions related to Global Services and WWI offices
• Own month end/year end close reports, ensuring they are complete, accurate and timely
• Utilize Oracle reports and Business Objects queries to obtain required data to address questions and/or research issues
• Work with IT/finance system’s team to investigate and resolve month end related system issues and reconciling difference while performing system reconciliations
• Support on developing appropriate accounting procedures and process documentation to ensure smooth month/annual close process
• Ensure strong internal controls by maintaining backups/schedules supporting accounting transactions
• Work closely with senior accountants, leads and Finance managers to conduct holistic review of accounting operations, identify opportunities for improvement and implement recommendations
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills and orientation to detail
• Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data
• Proficiency in MS Excel must, advanced excel skills, and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Alteryx, Tableau etc.) will be an added advantage
• Systems experience preferred: Hyperion, Oracle (GL, AP, Fixed Assets), Business Objects, MS Access, and other comparable systems
  
  

Who You'll Work With

Global Services Finance & Accounting team and Functional Finance team consist of a variety of functions providing corporate support to BCG's business and strategic priorities. They are a diverse group of experts, operators and specialists representing all levels who integrate and collaborate with their teams acrossl the globe

Additional info

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Technical and functional expertise
• Sound accounting background and analytical skills, ability to navigate details, willingness to look at data in different ways and draw conclusions based on findings
• Problem solving mindset and ability to frame issues at conceptual level and resolve issues/problems
• Good hands-on experience with excel - ability to design, enhance, and maintain spreadsheets and databases
• Strong accuracy and rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize data and consistent attention to detail
• Demonstrates sound judgment, high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process
• Flexibility, comfort and desire to dig in and work through the details
• Strong Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills
• Understands value of an iterative process
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and independently
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and changing situations with tact, poise and patience
• Demonstrates strong communication skills: oral, written and active listening
• Work, management, organization and planning
• Flexibility to multi-task on different projects in a fast-paced organization
• Proven ability to plan work effectively and prioritize work even in stressful situations
• Reliable and timely
• Versatility and openness towards new ideas and change
• Customer and business focus
• Demonstrates responsiveness, initiative, and an orientation toward business needs
• Professional and courteous approach and style
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Receptive to feedback and motivated to quickly learn new topics and skills
• High level of initiative and flexibility
  

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