Ops Accounting Analyst 2 - C10 - CHENNAI
Citi
Senior Supply Chain Operations Reconciliation Specialist
C10 - Ops Accounting Analyst 2
Job Summary:
The Senior Supply Chain Operations (SCO) Reconciliation Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of SCO-related balance sheet accounts. This role requires advanced analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and expertise in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes. The Senior Specialist leads complex reconciliation activities, identifies and resolves exceptions, drives process improvements, and mentors junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the reconciliation of complex SCO balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the Global Finance Adjustment Directive and established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve complex exceptions, developing and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Design and implement process improvements to enhance reconciliation efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen internal controls. Lead the testing and implementation of system enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior team members on reconciliation processes, best practices, and system utilization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including invoice processing, finance, and IT, to streamline workflows and resolve complex reconciliation issues.
- Develop and deliver training programs on reconciliation procedures and best practices.
- Prepare and analyze complex reconciliation reports, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for optimization. Present findings and recommendations to management.
- Contribute to business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring the resilience of reconciliation operations.
- Oversee and monitor daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in account reconciliation, financial analysis, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in P2P processes.
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives and mentoring junior team members.
- Experience working in cross-cultural global teams is a plus.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and internal control frameworks.
- Expert-level proficiency in Procure-to-Pay systems and General Ledger systems (Flexcube, DBS, EBS/FMS).
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and business processes.
- Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and results-oriented approach.
- Proven ability to mentor and train junior team members.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Services------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Accounting Operations------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
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