Financial Analyst I

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Job Description

Perform assigned Finance functions, including processing financial entries - related to Project/Contract setup and attestations in Workday ERP. Also perform contract/ project amendments through Workday requests. Understanding client agreement - evidences and requests from business partners and complete the setups within defined TAT. Support revenue recognition, researching issues,  analysing client financial data, set up of billing code and financials contracts in WD, interact with Client Team Project Managers/SFAs on need basis to facilitate setup stuck cases with Pending business inputs or otherwise.

This role is expected to handle simple to medium complex requests as per agreed TAT, coordinate and execute contract, projects and revenue setup or modification requests completion in Workday ,support implementations and conducts UAT testing, support on technical issues, managing no success instances, enforce revenue validation and controls.
 

Responsibility

• Provide quality client service, including meeting internal and external deadlines, to ensure a high level of client satisfaction in Fin Ops - Order to Cash - CA Operations.
• Set up Projects and Contracts in Workday Financials basis the supporting documentation from the requestor
• Modification of Project in WD as per requestor's inputs in WD request
• Requests completion in Workday post set up.
• Setting on contract amendments in Workday basis client evidence inline as per SOX guidelines and report
• Proficient internal & external client/stakeholder management skills
• Comply with controls to ensure data integrity of all financial information processed for clients
• Assist with ad hoc reporting requests from clients
• Communicate and interact with internal and external clients on Finance-related questions and issues to provide high quality service and support
• Maintain accurate records to support the audit trail for assigned Finance activities
• Provide required information to support both internal and external auditors
• Drive process improvement initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum of two years of financial domain and/or equivalent accounting experience

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze the data & critical thinking
• Understanding of MS office – Intermediate
• Good presentation skills
• Results driven, self-motivated team player that can take initiative and produce results
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong in mailbox management
• Exposure to PS 9.0, Workday Financials - ERP modules
• Good interpersonal skills
• Being able to prioritize the tasks

Requirements
Edu Qualification:  Graduate Preferred CMA Inter/Qualified /MBA Finance (Not from top B school/ CA/CS/ICWA)
Preferred Language  English
Shift Hours: Flexible to work in different shift hours as per business requirements
Category: Accounting/Finance

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contactalightcareers@alight.com.

Application and Interview

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.  Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contactalightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.