Job Description

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Role Profile

Role title:

Analyst /Sr Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Colt Level:

PT2 - Core/Advance

Function:

FSSC Accounting

Reports to:

Manager/ Associates Senior Manager

Location:

Gurgaon, India

Role purpose

At Colt we are changing the perception of our business and industry sector. As part of this transformation we are growing new services and teams to facilitate and drive the business to the next level.

Colt provides world-class network and communications services to information-intensive businesses across Europe, Asia and North America. With local market understanding and global reach - Colt is big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

This Role is part of FSSC Accounting and working for DCS entities/part of Oakleaf.

Key accountabilities

• Financial Accounting, Analysis, Reporting (Either be Network Revenue/ Voice - DCOS, Fixed Cost, General Accounting/Consolidation/Fixed Asset (Capex)/Interco/Bank Recons ).
• Finalisation of P&L, B/S (Revenue/Cost/Interco/Bank Recon, Fixed Asset, etc), Variance analysis and commentaries
• Preparation of Manual Journal postings (Accruals / Provisions/Prepayment /Reclasses etc.)
• Responsible for timely closure of projects, capitalisations & other project related activities
• Creation of manual assets, maintenance, retirement in Fixed Asset sub-ledger.
• Working on CIP reviews & following up with Finance Business Partners / Project Managers for timely project updates
• Performing the month-end closing activities including sub-ledger closing as per the close calendar
• Analysis of key financial numbers (Accruals, Provisions, Liabilities etc), month-end reporting.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations including timely closure of open items
• Supporting Internal / Statutory Audits.
• Undertakes ad-hoc analytical and reporting assignments at the request of stakeholders
• Ensures accurate accounting for Non-standard items in compliance with group policies.
• Carry-out monthly/quarterly/annual close activities
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Hands-on in preparation of process documentation and process flows

Key performance indicators (financial and non-financial)

• Accounting of financial transactions as per Colt\'s policies and procedures
• Timeliness and accuracy of reconciliations
• Timeliness and Accuracy of reports
• Timeliness and Accuracy of other deliverables
• Good accounting knowledge
• Identification and timely escalation of potential issues to Manager

Relationships and key contacts

• Different teams within Asia Finance, DCS Accounting, FSSC India, Taxation, FP&A, CRES, TLC, Sales Reporting, Billing, IT, Finance etc.
• Finance business teams based in Europe, Group Finance, Group Taxation, Regional Finance, DCS Finance etc.
• Project Managers, DCS Management

Role specific requirements

Skills & Experience

Mandatory

Relevant financial experience in an international and/or complex environment, with a proven broad knowledge of financial practices and procedures

Direct track record and experience in role purpose and accountabilities

Skills

• Good Accounting knowledge
• Understanding of Financial Statements.
• Must be able to work with a high level of accuracy.
• Good in communication & presentation skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure situations to meet stringent timelines.
• Always ready to take up new responsibilities.
• A good team player always available for supporting other team members
• Flexibility
• Good hands on MS Excel
• Handling Audits (Internal / Statutory)
• Subject Matter Expert in relevant Functional Area.

Experience

• Graduates / Post Graduates having an experience of 3-8 years

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate needs to possess excellent technical skills & problem solving both independently and in team setup. Take this as opportunity to work in a fast paced environment and is on \xe2\x80\x9ctop of the numbers\xe2\x80\x9d.
• B. Com Graduation / Post Graduation/ Accounting degree

Other requirements

• Be aware of colt information security, business continuity, quality and other ISO or equivalent policies/ industry standards and discharge duties against them as appropriate.
• Identify risks related to process and information security and treat/ mitigate the same as appropriate

What we offer:

Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognizes the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Access to Online-learning Platform
• Business mentoring
• option of parking slots in the Colt Campus
• lunch vouchers

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