The Economist Group is a global media and information-services company that exists to champion progress with customers currently spread across 159 countries and an active subscriber base of 1.2 million. We provide individuals and organisations with the expertise, insights and perspective to press forward.
The Finance team\xe2\x80\x99s vision is to partner with the Group in driving profitable growth, through finance excellence. We support our businesses to make effective commercial and operational decisions; provide information and analysis to management and the Board to support strategic decisions; manage working capital to quickly convert profit into cash; develop and maintain a strong control environment to comply with legal, statutory and tax legislation in all territories we operate in.
With over 100 Finance professionals operating from offices in London, New York, Hong Kong & Gurugram, we are rapidly building a substantial presence in Gurugram to become our largest finance hub. You will be joining our global organisation at a pivotal moment, working with finance and business colleagues from around the globe to deliver the Finance vision.
The Business:
an iconic brand with a history dating back 179 years
a truly global business with customers in over 150 countries
a unique combination of B2B and B2C Businesses
The Finance Team:
be part of our Finance Transformation programme, reshaping our processes and the technology we use
work closely with finance and business colleagues from around the globe
ability to influence in an organisation of 1,600 people
The role: The role of Group finance is to support the business in making commercial and operational decisions to maximise profitability; provide information and analysis to management and the Board to support strategic decisions; manage working capital to quickly convert profit into cash; develop and maintain a strong control environment to detect and prevent financial loss; and to comply with legal, statutory and tax legislation on a worldwide basis.
We are seeking a Banking Executive to maintain and process all bank statements and accounts receivable items relating to various parts of the business, in accordance with internal processes and controls. The role will also liaise with the wider business to resolve receipt and payment queries.
The role will cover requirements from the group globally, particularly requests from London. As such, while the role is based on local hours (9:00-5:30pm in Gurugram) some flexibility will be required to cover day-to-day contact with London and occasional meetings with other global offices.
Accountabilities
Process all lines on bank statements on a daily basis
Reconcile all lines on bank statements on a daily basis
Query and follow up any discrepancies on bank statements
Maintain credit card data files
Download and save Bank statements on a daily basis
Reconcile bank statements to GL on a monthly basis
Assist with all Cashier related queries
Input payments into the banking system and request approval
Provide treasury support where needed
Experience, skills and professional attributes
Education and training:
Strong academics - Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree
Previous work experience:
Experience of working in a banking, AP or AR team within a global corporate environment
Experience of working in a busy cashiers team, managing multi-currency bank accounts
Experience of systems improvement, automation and standardisation of processes
IT:
MS Office and advanced Excel
Experience of Zuora advantageous but not essential
Experience of an ERP system (PeopleSoft an advantage)
Languages:
Excellent English
Key skills:
Knowledge of cash reconciliation and banking procedures
Experience of performing balance sheet reconciliations
Excellent attention to detail
A customer focused approach to dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Accuracy of processing
Personal attributes:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A desire to work as part of a team, and a willingness to take on new tasks
A structured and organised way of working and a proven ability to deliver to robust deadlines
Pro-activeness and responsiveness
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