Ic Process Associate

IC Process Associate (Pune, India)

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The position will play a key role in month‑end close and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with Group Finance policies, SOX controls, and agreed service‑level agreements (SLAs). The role requires strong analytical capability to perform deep‑dive analysis, identify root causes of process issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in a complex, multi‑ERP environment.

What will you be doing?

• Manage end‑to‑end Intercompany Order‑to‑Cash (OTC) activities, including intercompany invoicing, debit/credit notes, and settlement of balances.

• Prepare and post journal entries for intercompany charges, recharges, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustment entries as required.

• Perform regular intercompany Accounts Receivable reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive timely resolution with counterparties.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, analyze aged intercompany receivables, and follow up with structured action plans to ensure timely clearance, supporting working papers and documentation for month‑end and reporting requirements.

• Support month‑end close activities, ensuring intercompany sub‑ledgers are closed accurately and within agreed SLAs.

• Respond to routine and ad‑hoc queries from management, auditors, and internal operational teams.

• Ensure all transactions are processed and documented in compliance with Group Finance policies, MAPs, and SOX control requirements.

• Support HFM and consolidation reporting by submitting accurate and timely intercompany balances prior to book close.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including RTR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Regional Finance to resolve issues and enhance process efficiency.

• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge repositories, and process documentation.

• Actively contribute to process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives within the Intercompany OTC function.

What will you need to be Successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in Intercompany Finance, Order‑to‑Cash (OTC), Accounts Receivable (AR),

• Hands‑on experience in Intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close activities; exposure to GRIR is a plus.

• Experience working in a GBS / Shared Services environment is preferred.

• Prior experience with month‑end reporting, control frameworks, and financial close processes.

• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, AX, or equivalent platforms; experience with HFM or consolidation tools is an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end Intercompany OTC, AR, GL postings, reconciliation processes, SOX controls, compliance requirements, and Group Finance policies.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and resolve operational challenges.

• Ability to work independently in a global, deadline‑driven environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and ownership‑driven mindset.

• Flexibility to support month‑end close schedules and work across different shifts as required.

• Demonstrates initiative in process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives, high attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy

• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership with proactive follow‑up on deliverables.

• Communicates effectively and collaborates well with cross‑functional teams and adopts a continuous improvement mindset with a customer‑focused approach

• Should be flexible to work in any shift.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.

• Education assistance.

• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.

• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).

• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts. Night Shift Allowances.

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