Job Description:
We are looking for an Analyst I for our Client Services Operations team which performs, Data extraction, Data analysis on financial models and financial valuation reports along with report updates and various support services. The team undertakes research and collects financial and business data based on the request from the internal Kroll business units. The relevant financial and business data is collected through various publicly available sources and Kroll proprietary files. Pursuant to the collection, the data is summarized in the format prescribed by the Kroll business units. The team also undertakes subsequent analysis with respect to the completeness of the data and verification of accuracy of the information. This enables the business units to have easy access of information / data as available at various sources. Analyst will perform research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed commercial decisions, conduct research, and monitor financial movements.
The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in BAF, BFM, B. Com, BMS, BBI, BBA, etc.) or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management.
- MBA or MMS from an accredited college or university.
- Progress towards CFA certification is highly desirable.
- Between 0 – 2 years of related experience as a research analyst.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, with strong skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint being highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good understanding of financial statements and accounting concepts, with preferred background/exposure in financial reporting, financial modeling, and preparing trial balances and various accounting schedules.
Essential traits:
- Prepare and analyze trial balances and various accounting schedules, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data. Transfer trial balance data to the Income Statement (IS) and Balance Sheet (BS), and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports/analysis.
- Update/Input the data into various financials models/templates as per the guidelines set by BUs/Clients
- Broad analysis of income statement, balance sheet, cash flows, ratios, segment performance, etc. and use appropriate knowledge to proactively highlight the exceptions and or variations.
- Ensure min of >99% quality on the work processed and ensure quality checked documents (v2’s) are completed in 24-48hrs or as per TAT
- Meet timeliness expectations as stated by the business.
- Raise queries on a timely basis with the TLs for quick resolution.
- Contribute process-related ideas that reduce time or provide cost benefits.
- Participate in pilot runs for projects to determine the cycle time of each record to report it to the leads.
- Be part of the training session/walk-through calls with larger team and ask relevant questions to lead.
- Ensure adherence to Kroll policies, procedures and protocols at all times.
- Participate and contribute to team huddles.
- Proactively support key initiatives that have been delivered to implement change.
- Communicate project status and deliver products and services ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
- Assist in process documentation and creation of SOP and checklist
