Finance Assistant / Senior Lead Associate - Financial Reporting

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pune

Description

The Financial Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality financial accounting and reporting across the Group. The role contributes to statutory reporting, consolidation processes, acquisition accounting , and ongoing improvements to financial controls , ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a high performing Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

IFRS Accounting & Technical Support

• Support the Group Financial Accountant with the application of IFRS across the Group.
• Assist in preparing IFRS aligned workings and supporting documentation for audit and statutory reporting.

Group Reporting

• Assist in preparing the monthly holding company trial balances.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for legal entities across the Group.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance in all areas of statutory and management reporting.

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Assist in preparing the monthly consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Develop an understanding of consolidation principles and system processes to ensure high quality Group reporting.
• Contribute to timely and accurate month end, quarter end, and yearend close activities.

Ad Hoc and Cross Functional Support

• Provide analysis and technical support to the Director of Group Finance and the wider Finance team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening reporting quality, system efficiency, and process robustness.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience •
• Previously worked in Group reporting & Technical accounting
• Part qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Ability to interpret and manage financial information across multiple companies and business units.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary.
• High level of IT literacy, including strong Excel skills (including Power Query); experience with Planful is an advantage.
• Knowledge of financial accounting, process, and systems.
• Good working knowledge and experience of ERP's
• Proactive, curious, and committed to improving processes and delivering high quality output.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates personal pride, professionalism, and accountability
• Ability to meet established deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and quality Strong numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills, ability to articulate complex information.
• Experience with Planful is an advantage.