Maintain a thorough understanding of end-to-end Cash Accounting processes, including transaction flow, key systems and data sources in order to provide expert guidance to support various projects, process improvement initiatives.
Lead assigned Cash Accounting projects from intake through implementation, including scope, plan, timeline, RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and status reporting.
Identify control gaps, reconciliation breaks, inefficiencies, and manual work; design and execute solutions using Lean/automation opportunities.
Collaborate with Operations, Controllership, Treasury, Compliance, Audit, and Technology teams to align requirements and deliver outcomes.
Define/track KPIs (e.g., aging, breaks, recon timeliness, exceptions, write-offs, SLA adherence) and provide recurring performance insights and dashboards.
Ensure procedures meet policy requirements; support internal/external audits and evidence preparation; strengthen documentation and control testing readiness.
Maintain SOPs, process maps, control narratives, and change logs; ensure smooth handoffs and knowledge transfer.
Manage stakeholder communications, training, and adoption plans to ensure solutions stick and teams are enabled.
Perform deep dives on recurring issues, define corrective actions, and drive closure with measurable results.
Provide recommendations to Process Owner/Managers based on data, trends, and operational risk considerations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the banking or financial services industry; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the banking or financial services industry.
Prior experience in Blackline reconciliation, manual journal entries, month end closing and reporting etc.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Software Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Query, Power BI)
Excellent organization and follow up skills
Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
Ability to execute in a fluctuating environment
Benefits
best-in-class employee benefits
programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being