Senior Analyst (Finance), Pune - India

Special Note

This role comes under "CoreOps Service Private Limited", Air Arabia's newly launched Global Capability Center in Pune, India. 

CoreOps Services Private Limited (a subsidiary of “Air Arabia PJSC”) caters to the global business operations of the Air Arabia group and provides operations support to the Air Arabia parent company as well as its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates worldwide. “CoreOps” focuses on centralizing, standardizing, and streamlining processes for efficient functioning of the business.

Job Purpose

Provides advanced accounting and financial support with key responsibilities in financial accounting, statement preparation, and reconciliation. This role requires a seasoned professional who can meet client service level agreements (SLAs) and timelines, coordinate with geographically dispersed teams. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate and compliant financial operations while supporting regular and ad hoc reporting needs

Key Result Responsibilities

• Execute financial accounting tasks, including the preparation and reconciliation of various statements of accounts, adhering to client SLAs and timelines.
• Manage the timely and accurate closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.
• Prepare, validate, and process invoices and account statements, ensuring compliance with client-specific requirements.
• Oversee general accounting tasks such as bookkeeping and journal entries, ensuring records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Reconcile client and supplier accounts, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve any discrepancies or anomalies.
• Provide prompt and effective responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Prepare and submit management reports on a regular and ad hoc basis, tailored to client and senior management requirements.
• Analyze general ledger balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies in collaboration with appropriate teams.
• Identify areas for process improvements, contributing to initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and service quality in accounting workflows.
• Ensure client Service Level Agreements (SLA) and timelines are met.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Advanced Excel is a must) and any accounting software

Work Experience

• 4 to 6 years of experience in finance & accounting, shared services environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reconciliation processes, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Experience working with client SLAs and achieving high compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing process improvements within financial operations.