Alstom Transport Hiring for Senior Associate, Record to Report at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Record to Report Senior Associate

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. [ Link removed ]

About Alstom in India

Alstom has established a strong presence in India. Currently, the company is executing metro projects in several Indian cities including Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow where it is supplying Rolling Stock manufactured out its state of the art facility at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. In the Mainline space, Alstom is executing Signaling & Power Supply Systems for the 343 Km. section on World Bank funded Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Phase 1 in the construction of the new electric locomotive factory for manufacturing and supply of 800 units of 12000HP locomotives is also complete at Madhepura, Bihar while the depot at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh is ready to commence operation. Alstom has set up an Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and this coupled with a strong manufacturing base as well as localized supply chains, is uniquely positioned to serve customers across the globe. Today, Alstom in India employs close to 3600 people and in line with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ policy initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country in producing world class rolling stock, components, design, research and development to not only serve the domestic market, but also rest of the world. [ Link removed ] India

NETWORK & LINKS:

INTERNAL

• Other teams within GFC
• R&B team
• Project controllers
• Finance controllers

EXTERNAL

• Nil

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To execute responsibilities related to Record to Report process for medium / high complexity countries assigned to the role

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer journal entry process and templates
• Perform mass upload
• Perform Manual posting
• Reverse accruals
• Administer process and templates for fixed asset requests
• Perform asset accounting
• Book lease journals
• Prepare, publish and monitor month end closing calendar
• Perform period closing tasks
• Prepare period cost accruals, amortization and reclasses
• Prepare bank reconciliation statement
• Prepare asset subledger to general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare other BS Reconciliations
• Prepare FI-CO Reconciliation
• Perform open item clearing in balance sheet ledgers
• Perform internal control checks
• Publish SLA compliance
• Publish process KPIs
• Perform reviews with units
• Prepare hard close and year end audit schedules
• Publish reporting packs
• Adhere to set Standard Operating Procedures in the execution of activities
• Adhere to set internal controls in the execution of activities
• Drive Root Cause Analysis on all critical issues / errors reported, track and the closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Track changes to the processes and ensure SOPs are kept updated
• Train new entrants to the process
• Actively contribute in development, integration and transfer of the processes and teams from the different Regions to GFC
• Actively contribute in standardization of the Record To Report processes in the country/countries
• Ensure the delivery of reliable and timely information to the units
• Build and maintain healthy rapport and trust with all up-stream and down-stream stake-holders to the process in the countries
• Actively contribute towards strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required

Qualifications & Skills:

EDUCATION

Graduate or Post-Graduate in Accounting / Finance

Language: English (mandatory)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Team playing skills
• Ability to adhere to set guidelines

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE 

Mandatory

• Good understanding of accounting
• Basic skills in accounting tools

Desirable

• Exposure to ERPs

AIR VALUES (Agile, Inclusive & Responsible) BEHAVIOUR:

• Capacity to continuously adapt to a changing environment by showing a pro-active and positive approach
• Actively listen to people, encouraging feedback and sharing experiences
• Make things simple
• Focus on our goals and prioritize our actions
• Be curious and have an appetite for learning
• Work as a team and avoid silos
• Ask questions instead of making assumptions
• Show respect for others’ individuality and cultural identity
• Keep our commitments towards internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, passengers, society)
• Comply with our code of ethics and support the use of the Alstom Alert Procedure
• Learn from your mistakes and implement corrective actions

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting

At Alstom we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry.  More information about Alstom can be found at: [ Link removed ]