Skill required: Controllership - BlackLine Account Reconciliations
Designation: Controllership Analyst
Qualifications:MCom
Years of Experience:3 to 5 years
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What would you do? CF Operations Job Description – Analyst Function: Finance Controllership Scope: Pre-close, Accruals, SOX Compliance, Balance Sheet Review (BSR) Geography: US & Non-US Processes Controllership refers to the management and oversight of an organizations financial reporting and accounting functions. This includes ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with regulations, budgeting, and financial analysis. The goal is to provide reliable financial information to support decision-making and maintain financial integrity. A solution that standardizes and automates all types of reconciliations, including general ledger and balance sheet account, bank, credit card, cash, inventory, investment, or any other type of reconciliation.
What are we looking for? •Agility for quick learning •Adaptable and flexible •Ability to work well in a team •Ability to perform under pressure •Ability to meet deadlines Role Overview The Controllership Analyst is responsible for supporting critical financial close and compliance activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal control frameworks. The role involves managing accrual accounting, executing SOX controls, supporting balance sheet governance, and contributing to pre-close readiness across multiple entities.
Roles and Responsibilities: •________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Close & Accrual Management • Manage and record accruals such as EY Visa Fees and Travel Accruals in alignment with accounting policies and reporting timelines. • Support Microsoft-related accruals, including both recurring and ad hoc entries, ensuring completeness of liabilities. • Monitor and account for prepaid expenses, including amortization, to ensure accurate expense recognition. ________________________________________ 2. SOX Compliance & Internal Controls • Execute assigned SOX controls in line with internal compliance frameworks. • Ensure timely completion of controls with appropriate supporting documentation and audit evidence. • Maintain adherence to audit requirements, reducing risks during internal and external reviews. ________________________________________ 3. Balance Sheet Review & Analysis • Prepare Balance Sheet Review (BSR) schedules, including account reconciliations and supporting analysis. • Perform variance analysis to identify key movements and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. • Support controller reviews and ensure quality and accuracy for sign-off. ________________________________________ 4. Pre-Close & Reporting Support • Actively contribute to pre-close processes to enhance readiness for financial close cycles. • Support acceleration initiatives by ensuring timely completion of critical activities. ________________________________________ 5. Internal WBS & Entity Accounting • Manage Internal Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) accounting to ensure proper cost allocation and reporting. • Handle US Avanade-related activities, including accruals, prepaid accounting, amortization, and BSR reporting. • Collaborate across teams to support multi-entity financial processes and reporting requirements. ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies • Strong understanding of accrual accounting and financial close processes • Knowledge of SOX controls and audit compliance requirements • Proficiency in balance sheet analysis and variance explanation • Attention to detail with strong analytical skills • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies • Experience with financial systems and reconciliation tools
MCom
