Sr Accountant

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will support the India accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close, statutory reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements. The role will work closely with the India Finance, AP and Tax teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation and review of India GAAP financial statements and related audit schedules.
• Coordinate with the India AP and Finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.
• Perform and review month-end accounting activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, payroll-related entries, reclassifications and other journal entries.
• Ensure month-end close activities are completed accurately and within defined close timelines.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Support preparation of data and schedules required for Notes to Accounts and statutory financial statement disclosures.
• Support the statutory audit, including audit schedules, sample testing, query resolution and financial statement updates.
• Support tax audit requirements by preparing accounting schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support the Tax team with data, reconciliations, schedules and other information required for direct tax, indirect tax and statutory compliance activities.
• Assist with internal audit and control-related requirements, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documentation to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities by providing relevant accounting information and financial data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reconciliations and financial controls.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
• CA with up to 3–4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting and/or audit.
• Good understanding of India GAAP and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Experience or exposure to statutory audits, financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end and statutory reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance, Tax, AP and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Mandatory Requirements: Employees must have a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps and the ability to set up a wired connection to their home network.

Qualifications

• Articleship or prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate accounting matters clearly and concisely with different stakeholders.