Lead Analyst - Accounting

What You'll Do
We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join our accounting team supporting insurance products and services. This role requires a highly skilled professional with advanced accounting knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and technical proficiency to work independently and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting, possess a continuous improvement mindset.
Shift: 2nd Shift (01:30 PM – 10:30 PM IST)
Key Responsibilities
Perform and review complex accounting and reconciliation processes for insurance products.
Understand and analyze the impact of accounting entries across multiple systems and interfaces.
Research, troubleshoot, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and open items.
Utilize accounting applications and tools to extract, analyze, and interpret financial data.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of accounting results and reports.
Collaborate with auditors and provide necessary support during audits.
Drive process improvements through automation and best practices.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of all processes to identify and implement efficiencies.
Maintain expertise in General Ledger and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
Lead daily operations, resolve issues, oversee team deliverables, and support broader functional needs.
Who You Are
6-8 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an offshore or shared services environment.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in commerce or Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Certified Management Accountant (CMA) relevant experience in Finance & Accounting
Additional Information
Required Skills
Advanced accounting knowledge with strong understanding of financial impacts.
Ability to interpret complex financial data, processes and system flows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented approach.
Proficiency in ERP, systems integrations, reporting tools, excel, and other MS Office tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
Process improvement mindset and experience in implementing efficiencies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-starter and curious learner.
Strong collaborator – able to work across business, IT, and audit teams.
Customer-focused with excellent organizational skills.

Work arrangement
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