Controllership Associate

Skill required: Controllership - Joint Venture Accounting
Designation: Controllership Associate
Qualifications:BCom
Years of Experience:1 to 3 years

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What would you do Role PurposeThe VA Controllership Support Hub provides standardized finance and accounting support for acquired entities during integration and post-go-live stages. The CL12 Associate will execute assigned accounting, reconciliation, documentation, reporting and follow-up activities using approved procedures, templates and accounting guidance. The role requires disciplined delivery, accurate maintenance of supportiOversee financial reporting and ensure integrity of all accounting principles and procedures Manage core accounting billing cash and receivables processes Ensure compliance with local and statutory tax compliance rulesJoint venture accounting is the complete accounting system for joint venture operations and is used to invoice partners for their share of costs and to ensure cash flow is timely from the billing and payment from partners.High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.Professional curiosity and willingness to investigate issues before escalation.Comfort working in a structured, deadline-driven a
What are we looking for CompetencyExpected capability at CL12Accounting and controlsBasic understanding of accounting principles, financial close, reconciliations, supporting evidence and internal controls.Analytical skillsAbility to collect, organize and analyze data; identify differences, missing information and exceptions; and document findings clearly.Excel and systemsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Exposure to SAP or another ERP system and BlackLine or another reconciliation tool is desirable.CommunicationEffective written and verbal communication, with the ability to follow up professionally
Roles and Responsibilities: Key ResponsibilitiesSupport financial accounting and reporting activities for acquired entities, including preparation of accounting workings, journal support, reconciliations and variance commentary.Assist with purchase accounting schedules and supporting documentation based on instructions and accounting guidance provided by VA Controllership reviewers or subject matter experts.Support affiliate accounting activities, including tracking required entries, following up for inputs and maintaining complete supporting documentation.Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations in the applicable reconciliation tool, investigate reconciling items and follow up on aged or unresolved balances.Support post go-live activities such as cash accounting, balance sheet clearing, account reconciliation, reporting and issue tracking.Assist with accounting support for intangible assets, intercompany transactions, employee-related acquisition costs and integration transactions, based on approved guidance.Maintain deal trackers, checklists, issue logs, supporting files and handover documentation accurately and within agreed timelines.Extract, organize and analyze financial data using SAP or other ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, BlackLine and approved finance tools.Coordinate with VA team members, Finance Transition Services, finance towers, country controllership teams and other stakeholders to obtain inputs and evidence.Identify incomplete documentation, control gaps, reconciliation differences, overdue actions and process exceptions, and escalate them promptly to the designated reviewer.Support monthly, quarterly and year-end activities in accordance with defined timelines, internal controls and Company policies.Contribute to process documentation, standardization, automation and continuous-improvement initiatives within the Support Hub.Work across multiple acquired entities or assignments


Qualification
BCom