Perform research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed commercial decisions, conduct research, and monitor financial movements.
Prepare and analyze trial balances and various accounting schedules, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Transfer trial balance data to the Income Statement (IS) and Balance Sheet (BS); support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports/analysis.
Update/Input data into various financial models/templates as per guidelines set by BUs/Clients.
Conduct broad analysis of income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, ratios, segment performance; proactively highlight exceptions or variations.
Ensure minimum >99% quality on work processed and complete quality-checked documents (v2s) within 24-48hrs or as per TAT.
Meet timeliness expectations as stated by the business and raise queries timely with TLs for quick resolution.
Contribute process-related ideas to reduce time or provide cost benefits and participate in pilot runs to determine cycle times.
Participate in training sessions/walk-through calls and team huddles; assist in process documentation and creation of SOP and checklist.
Ensure adherence to Kroll policies, procedures and protocols and proactively support key initiatives and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in BAF, BFM, B. Com, BMS, BBI, BBA, etc.) or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management.
MBA or MMS from an accredited college or university.
Progress towards CFA certification is highly desirable.
Between 0 - 2 years of related experience as a research analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts; preferred background/exposure in financial reporting, financial modeling, preparing trial balances and various accounting schedules.