DFS LK-Senior Associate-Finance Business Partnering

1. Conduct monthly P&L preparation and deliver insightful analysis for management decision-making. 2. Prepare and review Balance Sheet schedules, ensuring accuracy and meaningful financial insights. 3. Deliver and analyze periodic, rolling forecasts and assist in annual budgeting processes. 4. Lead the finance workstream across key projects, including UAT, production testing, and end-to-end financial validation. 5. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance finance efficiency and accuracy. 6. Oversee month-end close activities by accurately preparing accruals and ensuring financial statement integrity. 7. Develop and manage cash flow forecasts, oversee daily cash management, and monitor timely drawdowns and repayments to optimize funding costs. 8. Provide second-level escalation support for routine financial activities, ensuring timely and effective issue resolution and maintaining compliance.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g., CA, CIMA, ACCA). 2. Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance role. Prior experience in an audit firm and/or financial services industry is an added advantage. 3. Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel), Google Applications, and accounting software (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics). 4. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial compliance requirements. 5. Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement automation initiatives. 6. Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex financial information clearly. 7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 8. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively. 9. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.