BDO - Assistant Manager - Finance

Job Responsibilities:- Fully understands the Finance & Accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. AP, Cash Apps, GA, FA, A/R, etc.).
• Records and codes Bank and Credit Card transactions.- Processes Expense reimbursements.- Processes, records and reconciles US payroll.- Maintains fixed assets, prepaid and other accounting schedules.- Records depreciation/amortization expense.- Reconciles Bank, Credit Card and other Balance Sheet accounts.- Performs complete general ledger reconciliation including the entire balance sheet and applies accounting knowledge by properly recording transactions in a general ledger:- Creates accounting records such as bill payments, client invoices, and payroll,- Identifies and records adjustments,- Produces accurate financial statements.
• Comprehends common financial statements, and prepares draft financial statements for review:- Calculates/interprets KPI's for clients,- Identifies positive and constructive trends, and reports findings to BSO management,
• Understands GAAP and can apply it to basic financial statements.- Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases, and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry), and adheres to BSO best practices.- Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business (e.g. sales, purchasing, A/R, etc.), and common best practices/processes for how they operate- Assists with financial statement preparation and other reporting deliverables.- Supports audit preparation and tax filing activities.- Applies BDO's processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensure proper documentation and workpapers- Reviews work products and collaborates with BSO team members- Other duties as required.Education:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Management required.
• Professional certifications (CA, ICWA, CMA etc.) a plusExperience:- Five (5) or more years of experience performing general accounting transactions and functions required.- Experience working in an outsourced operations environment required.Software:- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).- Proficiency working with pdf documents.- Demonstrated experience performing Accounting functions in applications such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Intacct, Netsuite etc.Language:- Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- High level of attention to detail required.- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.- Ability to self-manage work assignments and prioritize work activities.- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.- Ability to work US shift hours (2pm
• 11pm IST) & (5pm
• 2am IST) if required.- Ability to work overtime especially during month end.- Ability to learn new technologies quickly. (ref:iimjobs.com