Associate Accountant - Master Data Management

Associate Accountant Title: Associate Accountant The Associate Accountant is responsible for the accurate creation, maintenance, and governance of vendor, customer, and financial master data within ERP systems. This role ensures that all new setup and change requests are processed in a timely manner while adhering to company policies, data governance standards, and internal controls. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to validate data, resolve discrepancies, support audit requirements, and drive data quality initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of master data management processes and ERP systems. Responsibilities: • Coordinate the creation, modification, and maintenance of vendor, customer, and financial master data records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established governance standards. • Perform data validation, analysis, and reconciliation activities to identify and resolve master data discrepancies, supporting data quality and business process efficiency. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Compliance, and business stakeholders, to process master data requests and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies. • Support master data governance initiatives by monitoring data quality metrics, conducting audits, and recommending process improvements to enhance data integrity. • Maintain documentation for master data process, approvals, and changes to support audit and compliance requirements. Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and implementation activities • Ensure timely processing of new setup and change requests while meeting agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and stakeholder expectations. Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • 1–3 years of experience in Global Master Data or a similar finance/accounting role. • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MSD etc.,). • Advanced level of proficiency with MS office applications: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word Experience Level Mid Level