Finance Associate | Global RTR process|
Who We Are
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.
What You'll Do
Join us as we embark on a journey to transform BCG’s Finance organization. “Future Finance” is a multi-year journey to prepare the Finance function for the BCG of the future: a BCG that continues to grow, and one that has become more complex, more diverse and more interdependent. By rethinking structures and standardizing processes across geographies and business entities, we will make it simpler and more efficient to work together and flex to meet the needs of BCG.
As a part of the Global Finance Operations Services team, you will support and deliver on day-to-day activities in the Record-to-Report (RTR) function including finance & accounting management process of collecting, processing, consolidating, closing and reporting on relevant, timely and accurate information used to provide financial, strategic and operational feedback which aids in decision making process. You should have experience in financial accounting and reporting, revenue accounting. fixed assets and lease accounting, intercompany accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. Your key stakeholders will include various internal BCG functions and the local finance teams located in multiple geographies.
Roles and responsibilities
• General Ledger & Transaction Processing - Post journal entries, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with month-end and year-end closings.
Process financial transactions (e.g., accruals, adjustments) while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Reconciliations & Reporting - Ensure all balance sheet and expense accounts are properly reconciled and maintained
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation -Track, manage, and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation schedules to ensure accurate reporting.
• Help create and document accounting procedures for smooth month-end and year-end closings.
• Work with IT and finance teams to solve system-related problems during month-end processes.
• Collaborate with other finance teams (AP, AR, Treasury) to ensure data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
What You'll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with experience and strong interest in accounting concepts.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc.
• Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture.
• Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data
• Oracle experience a plus (GL, Fixed Assets and AP), Hyperion, SAP Business Objects, MS Access and other comparable ERP systems experience preferred
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency and adaptable to different software applications
• Advanced Excel skills and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) will be added advantage
Who You'll Work With
We pride ourselves on a collaborative working environment and utilize digital tools to foster that collaborative environment across a global company. The Global Finance Operations Centre aims at providing best in-class operational excellence and execution through partnership, building trust and credibility. It provides a foundation to ensuring smooth finance operations, coordinating change and ensuring performance of individual processes with high service levels.
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