Budgeting & Forecasting Analyst - FP&A

Job Title: Budgeting & Forecasting Analyst – FP&A

Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years
Job Function: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented General Ledger (R2R) Process Associate to support Record-to-Report (R2R) operations, month-end closing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles and hands-on experience in general ledger activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and period-end closing activities in accordance with established timelines.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals and provisions.

• Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.

• Assist in preparing financial reports and accounting schedules.

• Identify and resolve outstanding accounting items and reconciliation differences.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting-related queries.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

Mandatory Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in R2R, General Ledger, or Financial Accounting.

• Hands-on experience in month-end closing and journal entries.

• Experience in balance sheet reconciliations.

• Knowledge of accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP systems.

• Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes.

• Experience working in shared services or multinational organizations.

• Knowledge of intercompany accounting and fixed assets.

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or an equivalent accounting qualification, completed or pursuing.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication and teamwork.

• Ability to meet strict month-end closing deadlines.

• Commitment to process improvement and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate month-end closure.

• Quality and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Accuracy of journal entries.

• Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

• Timely resolution of outstanding accounting items.