Job Description
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Company Description
Company description and culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and ****** orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Description
Join our growing Finance team in our Mumbai Centre of Excellence (CENX). Reporting to one of the Leaders in the Finance CENX Team, also based in Mumbai, this role will support our global finance processes from how we transact with clients and suppliers to our accounting processes.
Our 12-month graduate program offers global accounting process training, on-the-job coaching, and support from our People Experience & Development team. An opportunity to progress in the role will be available at the programme, based on performance.
There will be an opportunity to work in two areas, such as:
Order to cash and revenue recognition – ensuring we contract with clients correctly, accurately invoice them, collect cash and account for it all as per IFRS 15
Record to report – ensuring our accounts are accurate each month, reviewing financial reporting, posting journals and reviewing the balance sheet
Procure to pay – supporting the business to procure goods and services, ensuring the process is controlled, invoices are processed and payments are made.
Group Finance – working with the team to bring together reporting, analysis and posting central journals.
Payroll – ensuring our teams across the world get paid on time, answering queries, and ensuring the accounting entries are made.
Change and Procurement – implementing process automations and controls. Working to build on partnerships with have with our suppliers and how we get the best value for YouGov.
HR secondment – Abi to add. If you want to add in a Finance bit in the HR one maybe use “Opportunity to work in the Finance Team, broadening your experience and learn about the core finance processes from dealing with clients and suppliers, paying our employees and accurately recording our performance”
Responsibilities:
Ensuring processes are run accurately and on time
Suggesting and implementing process improvements
Program Inclusion:
Join a successful and expanding global company, playing a key role.
Contribute significantly to the newly established CENX team.
Engage with stakeholders from various locations worldwide.
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Preferred qualification of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business related disciplines.
Experience in roles which has involved finances, numbers or dealing with stakeholders
Proficiency in basic accounting principles
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is advantageous.
Additional Information
Behavioral Skills:
Demonstrates a strong ability to work well within a team.
Quick learner with a flexible approach to work.
Proven ability to deliver results effectively and efficiently.
What’s in it for me?
You’ll be working at the heart of a successful, growing, global company.
You’ll play a pivotal role in this new team.
Opportunity to work with stakeholders regionally.
To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy
Company Description
Company description and culture
YouGov is a global online research company, offering insight into what the world thinks.
We speak daily to our panel of over 24 million registered members to understand opinion and behaviors around the world. We have a strong reputation as a source of accurate data and we’re trusted by the world’s biggest brands to get it right, making us the most quoted market research source in the world.
Why join YouGov?
Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.
Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.
Life at YouGov
We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.
We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and ****** orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Description
Join our growing Finance team in our Mumbai Centre of Excellence (CENX). Reporting to one of the Leaders in the Finance CENX Team, also based in Mumbai, this role will support our global finance processes from how we transact with clients and suppliers to our accounting processes.
Our 12-month graduate program offers global accounting process training, on-the-job coaching, and support from our People Experience & Development team. An opportunity to progress in the role will be available at the programme, based on performance.
There will be an opportunity to work in two areas, such as:
Order to cash and revenue recognition – ensuring we contract with clients correctly, accurately invoice them, collect cash and account for it all as per IFRS 15
Record to report – ensuring our accounts are accurate each month, reviewing financial reporting, posting journals and reviewing the balance sheet
Procure to pay – supporting the business to procure goods and services, ensuring the process is controlled, invoices are processed and payments are made.
Group Finance – working with the team to bring together reporting, analysis and posting central journals.
Payroll – ensuring our teams across the world get paid on time, answering queries, and ensuring the accounting entries are made.
Change and Procurement – implementing process automations and controls. Working to build on partnerships with have with our suppliers and how we get the best value for YouGov.
HR secondment – Abi to add. If you want to add in a Finance bit in the HR one maybe use “Opportunity to work in the Finance Team, broadening your experience and learn about the core finance processes from dealing with clients and suppliers, paying our employees and accurately recording our performance”
Responsibilities:
Ensuring processes are run accurately and on time
Suggesting and implementing process improvements
Program Inclusion:
Join a successful and expanding global company, playing a key role.
Contribute significantly to the newly established CENX team.
Engage with stakeholders from various locations worldwide.
Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Preferred qualification of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business related disciplines.
Experience in roles which has involved finances, numbers or dealing with stakeholders
Proficiency in basic accounting principles
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is advantageous.
Additional Information
Behavioral Skills:
Demonstrates a strong ability to work well within a team.
Quick learner with a flexible approach to work.
Proven ability to deliver results effectively and efficiently.
What’s in it for me?
You’ll be working at the heart of a successful, growing, global company.
You’ll play a pivotal role in this new team.
Opportunity to work with stakeholders regionally.
To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate Finance and Accounts Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
