Job Description

Responsibilities:
This is role for the team involved in various accounting related processes for insurance products and services provided by Principal Financial group.
We are looking for Senior Lead Analyst resource who can work independently, has advanced analytical/number crunching skills, can trouble shoot/research/resolve issues. Someone with both accounting and technical skills.
Process oriented mindset and experience in implementing process improvements. Anticipate this person will become familiar with all processes and use that knowledge to implement efficiencies.
Expected to work in 2nd shift (01.30 pm to 10.30 pm IST)
Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Detail oriented with the ability to research and identify root cause of issues.
• Must have basic planning, problem solving, analytical skills for self and team.
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting and ability to understand impact for related processes supported
• Advanced analytical and number crunching to finalize and deliver reports to senior management/stakeholders
• Ability to understand business and products of the company/BU and apply it in accounting
• Able to understand full process beyond only accounting impacts. Strong/advanced analytical skills and ability to use data to diagnose problems
• Ability to learn how to use accounting/related business applications and software to analyze transactions and extract data
• Ensuring process documentation as per the requirements, updated to date
• Team handling and supervisory skills
• Project management skills

Qualifications:

• Accounting education background with graduation (in commerce), post-graduation, CA/CMA Inter.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience

Additional Information:
Skills:

• Excellent communication both written and oral; must be able to handle customer interactions with good interpersonal skills
• customer service and organizational skills;
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent technology skills, including Excel other MS office tools; process improvement mind-set,
• F&A Domain skills
• Self-starter, curious learner, taking ownership of the work
• Team player - able to learn and work in a team well in a team
• Strong collaborator - able to work with areas outside of accounting (business/IT/auditors)

Skills Required