Lead Specialist - Financial Reconciliation and General Ledger Accounting

Lead specialist reconciliation-1 As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for reconciling, reviewing, and resolving Balance Sheet General Ledger (GL) account issues, maintaining effective controls and governance over reconciliation processes, preparing and posting journal entries, and executing month-end close activities to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain Financial Integrity:  Responsible for timely and accurate reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.  Responsible for timely and accurate closure of month end activities. Internal controls:  Analyse account balances and activity for accuracy and proactively identify risks and take necessary actions to implement corrective controls. Operational Efficiency:  Responsible for preparation, analysis and report out of metrics for management reporting.  Responsible for creating and maintaining up-to-date documentation for the respective accounts.  Identify process improvement ideas to drive operational efficiencies and improve control environment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Fresh Qualified CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA with 1-2 years of relevant GL accounting experience.  Detail oriented and work independently.  Ability to organize and prioritize workload, while meeting strict deadlines and managing pressure.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:  Hands on experience of any ERP like SAP, Workday etc.  Working knowledge on Automation tools. Experience Level Senior Level