BCG—Finance Analyst- Global RTR Process

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Description: Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do Join us as we embark on a journey to transform BCG’s Finance organization. “Future Finance” is a multi-year journey to prepare the Finance function for the BCG of the future: a BCG that continues to grow, and one that has become more complex, more diverse and more interdependent. By rethinking structures and standardizing processes across geographies and business entities, we will make it simpler and more efficient to work together and flex to meet the needs of BCG. As a part of the Global Finance & Operations Services team, you will support and deliver on day-to-day activities in the Record-to-Report (RTR) function including finance & accounting management process of collecting, processing, consolidating, closing and reporting on relevant, timely and accurate information used to provide financial, strategic and operational feedback which aids in decision making process. You should have experience in financial accounting and reporting, revenue accounting. fixed assets and lease accounting, intercompany accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. Your key stakeholders will include various internal BCG functions and the local finance teams located in multiple geographies. Roles and responsibilities - Master accounting principles and financial systems, manage data flow, consolidation processes, and system hierarchies. - Support Financial statement and related schedule preparation for Indian Legal entity. - Support Indirect tax activities. - Execute monthly accounting tasks, including revenue and expense recording, ledger management, accruals, and journal entries, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. - Review and reconcile financial statements, focusing on consolidation, accruals, and variance analysis. - Reconcile balance sheet and expense accounts according to BCG policies. - Collaborate with IT and finance teams to resolve month-end system issues. - Maintain strong internal controls and support the development of accounting procedures. - Work independently, handle ad hoc requests, and contribute to key projects. - Assist the team in developing and documenting accounting procedures to ensure a seamless monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.  - Actively participate in organization-wide projects and initiatives, contributing effectively to their success.   What You'll Bring - Bachelor’s / master’s degree in accounting or finance or CA, with experience and strong interest in accounting concepts. - 4-6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. - Prior experience in taxation would be preferred. - Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture. - Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data - Oracle experience a plus (GL, Fixed Assets and AP), Hyperion, SAP Business Objects, MS Access and other comparable ERP systems experience preferred - MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency and adaptable to different software applications - Advanced Excel skills and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) will be added advantage Who You'll Work With We pride ourselves on a collaborative working environment and utilize digital tools to foster that collaborative environment across a global company. The Global Finance Operations Centre aims at providing best in-class operational excellence and execution through partnership, building trust and credibility. It provides a foundation to ensuring smooth finance operations, coordinating change and ensuring performance of individual processes with high service levels. Additional info WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT - Proficiency in Excel, including complex spreadsheet and database management. - Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple perspectives. - Comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful in cross-validating results. - Strong judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Flexible and detail-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective in both independent and team settings. - Proven ability to prioritize and perform under pressure. - Experience in matrix-structured organizations and driving process improvements. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development. For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices. We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.