Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Job Location- Gurgaon
Type of employement- Temporary
Contract duration- 6 Months
On the Payroll- Role is on Colt Payroll itself
Working Mode- Hybrid

To support General Ledger accounting activities, statutory audits, and finance transformation initiatives, including the DCS transition. The role will help ensure accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close activities, strong balance sheet governance, and business continuity during periods of increased workload, particularly around year-end and audit cycles

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Support statutory audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and providing supporting documentation.
• Assist with DCS transition activities and ensure smooth migration of accounting processes and balances.
• Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and netting activities.
• Work closely with AP, AR, FP&A, and business teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare financial analysis, reports, and management information as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contributoe to team-led initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Document accounting processes and support knowledge transfer activities where required.

Skills & Experience we are looking for

• 5-8 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Finance Operations.
• MBA Finance, CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong experience in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and working with external auditors.
• Good understanding of accounting standards, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in transition, migration, or shared services environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to work across multiple finance disciplines, including GL, AP, and AR, when required.