Senior Financial Analyst – General Ledger & R2R (CA/ CMA preferred)
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance professional to join Oracle’s Global Accounting Controllers (GAC) team.
In this role, you will support accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial close activities for assigned countries, perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, resolve outstanding accounting items, and support financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting policies and US GAAP requirements.
You will collaborate with global stakeholders, contribute to accounting process improvements and automation initiatives, support audits and system upgrades, and serve as a key contact for country- or region-specific accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Close & General Ledger Management: Execute monthly and quarterly financial close activities, prepare and review journal entries, and maintain accurate general ledger records for assigned countries.
2. Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Accounting Accuracy: Perform periodic balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding open items to support accurate financial statements.
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Support the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including profit and loss and balance sheet statements, while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting policies and US GAAP requirements.
4. Data Center & Intercompany Accounting: Support data center accounting activities and relevant accounting processes, including fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and associated financial reconciliations.
5. Audit & Internal Controls: Provide documentation and analysis for internal and external audits, ensure journal entries meet applicable control requirements, and contribute to maintaining accounting procedures.
6. Global Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with finance teams and stakeholders globally to support consistent close management, reporting, and financial data practices. Act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for assigned regional or country-specific projects and issue resolution.
7. Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, reconciliation quality, and financial close processes. Participate in global projects, cloud-based automation initiatives, and testing of system upgrades or process changes.
8. Knowledge Sharing & Team Development: Support the onboarding and training of new team members, share accounting knowledge, and contribute to effective team collaboration.
Qualifications & Skills
Mandatory
Educational Qualifications & Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:
Qualified CA/CMA with 3–6 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance.
B.Com, M.Com, CA/CMA Inter, or MBA with 8+ years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance.
Technical & Functional Competencies
Hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end or quarter-end financial close.
Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances, and resolving outstanding accounting items.
Understanding of financial accounting, financial statements, and financial reporting processes.
Ability to support accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records in a controlled financial reporting environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for accounting and reconciliation issues.
Professional & Behavioral Competencies
Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to work with geographically distributed teams and global stakeholders.
Self-driven, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of accountability.
Team-oriented working style and commitment to financial accuracy, integrity, and responsible stewardship.
Good-to-Have
The following are relevant differentiators described in the original JD, but their mandatory status has not been established:
Experience with US GAAP accounting and reporting in a multinational environment.
Exposure to data center accounting, fixed assets, or intercompany accounting.
Experience supporting internal or external financial audits.
Participation in global finance transformation or accounting process improvement projects.
Experience with accounting automation, cloud-based financial systems, or system upgrade testing.
Experience serving as a regional or country accounting SPOC.
Experience training or onboarding new team members.
Self-Assessment Questions
Do I meet one of the specified education and experience pathways for this role?
Do I have hands-on experience executing month-end or quarter-end financial close activities, including journal entries and general ledger accounting?
Have I independently performed balance sheet reconciliations, investigated variances, and resolved outstanding accounting items?
Am I confident interpreting financial statements and supporting accurate accounting and reporting activities?
Can I collaborate effectively with global stakeholders while maintaining strong accountability for accounting accuracy and deadlines?