Finance Analyst - General Ledger

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world. Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our growing general ledger team. The Finance Analyst is responsible for managing the books closure & other general ledger related activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Working with external consultants to prepare and file various returns to required deadlines including but not limited to:
• Goods and service tax returns, refunds and notices
• Non-STPI monthly returns and notices
• Tax Deducted at Source workings & quarterly returns (non-payroll)
• Preparing monthly reconciliations for GST and TDS
• Preparing GST & TDS monthly GL reconciliations and managing any other GL related tasks as assigned
• Collaborating closely with consultants to ensure we are current and compliant with all local and international laws and regulations
• Collaborating with the Accounts Payable team to fulfill Form 15CA/CB requirements for international payments.
• Managing the global prepaid expenses (preparing schedules, reconciliations and posting entries)
• Supporting global bank reconciliations (preparing FX reconciliations, posting ad hoc and bank transfer entries)
• Coordinating with General Ledger and Accounts Payable team to resolve open items related to Prepaids & Bank Reconciliations
• Accounts payable invoice review & approval in Concur (Reviewing from General Ledger & Tax perspective)
• Preparing the audit plan and ensuring the auditors & internal stakeholders are aligned to the plan, and working with them to ensure the smooth closure of the audit as per the plan.
• Preparing India Financials including notes and workings
• Working with consultants to prepare and file tax computation & annual tax audit forms, as well as coordinating the filing of annual forms such as SFT, FLA, MSME (half yearly), DPT, LEI, and LUT
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all company information, ensuring that sensitive data is handled with the utmost discretion and security

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 + years of experience in GST, TDS & other Indian related taxes inline with local and international regulations and laws
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English to a business standard
• Currently in the Bangalore area and able to work in the office four days a week
• Attention to detail and able to follow procedures and instructions carefully
• Self-starting and fast learner who thrives in in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive and data intensive recurring tasks
• Effective time management skills and able to balance multiple priorities
• Maintain confidentiality regarding company information

Nice to have:

• Experience with Workday