Analyst- Finance Control

Analyst- Finance Control

Do you have finance control and audit experience?

Are you eager to work in the Finance department of Elsevier?

About our Team

At Elsevier, our team is dedicated to developing professionals with a strong foundation in finance control, auditing, and reporting disciplines. We tackle a variety of routine compliance challenges, empowering our members to apply their knowledge in practical settings while enhancing their problem-solving skills.

We foster an environment of continuous learning through mentorship, training resources, and collaborative experiences, ensuring our team stays current with industry practices and regulatory requirements. Together, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where innovative ideas are valued, and every member contributes to driving compliance and excellence within our organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Analyst - Finance Control - to join our Audit and Compliance function. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial reconciliations, and a solid understanding of audit processes. This role will involve preparing financial schedules, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and analysis of schedules, reports and posting of journal entries and understanding the impact to the overall financial statements.

• Prepare detailed financial statements, schedules and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and information to both internal and external auditors.

• Respond to queries from external and internal auditors, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of any issues.

• Conduct thorough analysis of financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.

• Collaborating and partnering with various functional and business unit departments to give better support to them. Reconciling and reviews higher risk balance sheet accounts including identification, resolution and communication of reconciling items as necessary.

• Building on and strengthen two-way relationships with Finance and business. Documents internal processes, implement improvements to procedures and controls and generally challenges the status quo

• Supporting the business in the activity from an Accounting & Compliance point of view including accounting, controls, and governance requirements.

• Prepare presentations and reports for management and stakeholders, summarizing audit findings and compliance metrics.

Requirements

• Masters/bachelor’s with 8-10 years in finance or equivalent degree.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance control, audit, or compliance, preferably with Big4 audit experience.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Need to be team player and able to work well across different geographies (predominately India/EU/Philippines) and understand the cultural differences.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
 

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

● Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
● Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
● Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
● Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
● Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
● Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
● Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
● Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
● New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
● Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
● Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
● Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business
 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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