Finance Specialist

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support and manage financial processes within the organization. The role involves overseeing core accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining financial integrity, streamlining payables and reconciliation processes, and supporting strategic financial planning to enable informed decision-making and operational efficiency.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  
  

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.

    
    

  • Extensive knowledge of the Payables process, including end-to-end accounting procedures.

    
    

  • Experience with General Ledger (GL) reconciliation activities.

    
    

  • Ability to prepare and interpret monthly financial schedules.

    
    

  • Skills in managing Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).

    
    

• Preferred:

  
  

  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks).

    
    

  • Knowledge of financial reporting tools and processes.

    
    

  • Familiarity with automation tools or ERP systems.

    
    

Overall Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee payables activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

  
  

• Conduct General Ledger reconciliations to verify financial accuracy and compliance.

  
  

• Prepare monthly financial schedules, including variance analysis and reporting.

  
  

• Maintain Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) to ensure consistency between bank statements and accounting records.

  
  

• Support financial team in process improvements and compliance activities.

  
  

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth end-to-end accounting operations.

  
  

• Provide timely and accurate financial data to assist in organizational decision-making.

  
  

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

  
  

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  
  

  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software tools.

    
    

  • Familiarity with organizational financial procedures and end-user processes.

    
    

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.

  
  

• Demonstrated experience with payables processes and end-to-end accounting procedures.

  
  

• Proven experience with GL reconciliation, financial schedules, and BRS activities.

  
  

• Industry experience in corporate or professional services environments is preferred.

  
  

• Alternative pathways: prior experience in audit, compliance, or financial analysis roles could be considered.

  
  

Day-to-Day Activities

• Process and verify payables transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely clearance.

  
  

• Conduct monthly GL reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

  
  

• Prepare and review financial schedules, analyzing variances and supporting reporting requirements.

  
  

• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring records are consistent with bank statements.

  
  

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors or banks for resolving issues.

  
  

• Participate in team meetings, contribute to process improvements, and support audit activities.

  
  

• Maintain precise documentation of transactions, reconciliations, and schedules.

  
  

• Support continuous process enhancements aligned with organizational goals.

  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

  
  

• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA) are advantageous but not required.

  
  

• Experience with relevant financial software and Microsoft Excel.

  
  

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry standards.

  
  

Professional Competencies

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

  
  

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

  
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.

  
  

• Strong organizational skills and accuracy in financial data management.

  
  

• Adaptability to process changes and new systems.

  
  

• Proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and process improvements.

  
  

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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