Senior Associate Finance

Role overview

Senior Associate Finance at Publicis Sapient

Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort Support automation initiatives (Power BI, Excel, workflows) Drive efficiency and accuracy in reporting and reconciliations

The role ensures accuracy in books of accounts, supports audits, and drives process efficiency through continuous improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

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• Month-End Close & Accounting Execute end-to-end month-end closing activities (P&L and Balance Sheet) Post and review journal entries including: Accruals, prepayments, provisions Depreciation and adjustments Intercompany transactions Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial close 2.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and supporting schedules Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Prior/Plan) Generate MIS reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders 3.
• Balance Sheet Management Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations Track and resolve open items / aging balances Ensure all accounts are audit-ready with proper documentation 4.
• Books Review and Controls Perform detailed review of books of accounts Identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies 5.
• Intercompany Accounting Manage intercompany bookings, reconciliations, and settlements Ensure accurate and timely elimination of intercompany balances 6.
• Audit & Compliance Support Support internal, statutory, and external audits Provide schedules, reconciliations, and audit responses Ensure compliance with tax requirements (GST, TDS, etc.) 7.
• Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Procurement, and Business teams Support cost allocation, reclassification, and reporting queries Handle stakeholder queries efficiently 8.

Required qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Your Skills & Experience : Qualifications Chartered Accountant (CA) 2-5 years of experience in controllership / accounting / audit Skills Strong accounting knowledge (GL, accruals, Balance Sheet, P&L) Financial analysis and reporting capabilities Understanding of internal controls and compliance Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Lookup, Data handling) Strong communication and stakeholder management

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Preferred qualification: Set Yourself Apart With: Timely and accurate month-end close Clean balance sheet (minimal open/aged items) High-quality financial reporting & insights Zero or minimal audit observations Contributions to automation and process efficiency Benefits of Working Here: Gender-Neutral Policy 18 paid holidays throughout the year. Generous parental leave and new parent transition program Flexible work arrangements Employee Assistance Programs to help you in wellness and well-being.

Employment details

• Location: Gurgaon [Haryana] [India]

Additional role details

• The Senior Associate - Controllership is responsible for executing key financial controllership activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance.
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