Senior Accountant

Location: India

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant based in India.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance across multiple business entities. You will oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes within a global finance environment. Working closely with regional finance teams and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to reliable financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role combines hands-on accounting expertise with analytical problem-solving and continuous process improvement. You will also work with SAP S/4HANA and support compliance with Indian accounting and statutory requirements. If you thrive in a collaborative, international environment and enjoy improving financial processes, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records while supporting efficient accounting operations and reliable reporting. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and post general ledger journals in accordance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.

• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of ledger balances across assigned entities.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Support timely month-end and year-end closing activities in line with global reporting deadlines.

• Manage accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments.

• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across multiple entities.

• Support statutory reporting, financial statement preparation, and management reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Operational Finance, and Shared Services teams to ensure consistent accounting practices.

• Coordinate with auditors and external stakeholders by providing the required documentation, financial analysis, and supporting information.

• Apply Indian accounting and statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, and FLA filings.

• Use SAP S/4HANA, particularly the FI/CO modules, to support accounting, reconciliation, and reporting activities.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve financial processes, and enhance reporting efficiency.

• Contribute to a robust internal control environment and support the standardization of finance operations.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background, strong analytical capabilities, and experience working with financial systems in a complex or international business environment. The key qualifications and skills include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CA Inter qualification is preferred.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or applicable local accounting standards.

• Practical knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, period-end adjustments, and financial close processes.

• Experience working in a multinational organization or Shared Services environment.

• Familiarity with ERP financial systems, with experience using SAP S/4HANA and its FI/CO modules being particularly relevant.

• Working knowledge of Indian statutory and tax requirements, including GST, TDS, and FLA filings.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze and validate financial data.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.

• High attention to detail and the ability to investigate unusual ledger movements and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work confidently with global stakeholders across functions.

• Adaptability and a proactive approach to working in evolving environments and improving established processes.

• Experience in the services, travel, or events industry is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Remote work: Work remotely from India.

• Flexible working arrangements: Flexibility to work where and when you are most productive, depending on business needs.

• Career growth: Learning and development opportunities, with autonomy to shape your professional progression.

• Internal mobility: Opportunities to explore different roles and career paths across international locations and business functions.

• Healthcare coverage: Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Retirement plans: Financial benefits designed to support long-term security.

• Education support: Continued learning and professional development assistance.

• Travel and hotel discounts: Access to discounts on travel and accommodation.

• Employee recognition: A program that celebrates contributions and achievements.

• Inclusive culture: A collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives, empathy, respect, and open communication.

• Community engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering and sustainability initiatives.

• Supportive leadership: A people-focused environment that encourages ownership, growth, and professional development.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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