Description & Requirements

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

Bain & Company is the management consulting firm that the world’s business leaders come to when they want results. Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, information technology, organization, private equity, digital transformation and strategy, and mergers and acquisition, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Founded in 1973, Bain has 59 offices in 37 countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector.

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The position requires an individual who can be an effective expert in a position with 6+ years of experience in general accounting, preferably in a captive unit of a multi-national firm. The person will be outgoing, and comfortable in a truly multinational environment, working with different cultures, styles and all levels of staff. 

Assist the Sr. Specialist /Manager to drive:New projects – Process efficiencies, BDPs etc.New Process transitionsFocus towards Standardization / Harmonization / AutomationAssist the Regional Finance leadership to implement the Regional Finance Center (RFC) Strategies

 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Accounting: Accounting of month end journals and other closing activitiesThorough end-to-end process knowledge in GL/R2R (Closing, Reporting, Consolidation, Cash & Banking (JE), Fixed Assets, Reconciliations)Liaising with stakeholders and colleagues in other APAC officesMonthly Balance sheet reconciliationsSupporting on the monthly P&L review and commentariesVarious cost/profit centre reconciliations with control on minute detailsClient billing reconciliationsCollection bookings Fixed Asset Accounting: Disposal, Additions etc.Cost Accounting: Amortizations, Accruals etc.Intercompany Accounting:Intercompany AR/AP review & reconciliation

 

Reporting: Monthly reporting to the stakeholdersKPIsDashboards

 

Liaise with Regional and Global teams as appropriate for ad-hoc and other requirements.Project management:  Ability to support the Manager/leadership to drive multiple organization projects.Support on Internal and external audits

 

Key Requirement:

 

* Strong Accounting concepts / knowledge 
 * Prior working knowledge in ERP, preferably SAP HanaS4
 * Excellent MS-Office knowledge
 * Ability to work under pressure

* Transition experience
 * Exposure in R2R activities. (Record to Report)
 * Should independently handle all type of queries from Peers/Client/Management
 * Good presentation skills
 * Eager to take up new initiatives and process improvements
 * Should independently prepare reports/dashboards and analyze the contents
 * Ability to create strong controlled process environment and adherence to controls and compliances
 * Willingness to work in shift timings
 * Excellent Client Management Abilities

 

Personal Specification:

 

Excellent Communication skillsMust be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Bain’s values and culture.High degree of accuracy, thorough approach to completing tasks, with a strong attention to details and zero/no defect 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITIES 

Essential Bachelor’s degreeMinimum 6+ years relevant experienceExperience in General Accounting and R2R100% commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines Advanced Excel skills Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and statutory complianceProficient Microsoft office skills Proficiency in English, both written and verbal 

 

Desired but not essential Experience or exposure to international markets (Especially APAC)Process Transition ExperienceExperience in a Captive Unit or Business consulting firmRevenue processes Taxation Understanding of taxation rules and adaptability to learn taxation procedures of various officescorrect tax accounting as per the local office rules and compliancesFiling GST returns and monthly submissions (India specific)Treasury ManagementSupporting on the Short-term, investmentFund Management