Specialist 3, CIT

About the Role

At PwC, people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. Those in international tax at PwC will provide advice and guidance to clients on structuring their global tax positions. Your work will involve analyzing international tax laws and regulations to develop strategies that optimize tax efficiency and minimize risks for multinational businesses.

Job Description & Summary

As a Specialist, you will manage day-to-day general ledger accounting operations, sub-ledgers (AR/AP), and reconciliations. This role focuses on maintaining transactional accuracy to support Month-End/Year-End close cycles and facilitate tax readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• GL Accounting Operations: Manage day-to-day General Ledger (GL) activities, posting accurate, real-time journal entries, accruals, and accounting adjustments.
• Sub-Ledger Processing: Process Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, matching invoices, executing payments, and resolving reconciliation anomalies.
• Record-to-Report Support: Execute continuous bank reconciliations, perform variance analyses, and reconcile intercompany balances for multiple entities.
• Close Process Facilitation: Support month-end and year-end close processes, preparing schedules, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance files.
• Tax Compliance Readiness: Apply basic operational knowledge of direct and indirect taxes (GST, TDS, etc.) during bookkeeping to ensure accounting data is tax-sensitized.
• System & ERP Operation: Work daily in SAP, Zoho Books, or other client ERP systems to process transactions, run reports, and optimize data capture workflows.
• Audit & Project Support: Compile ledger records, backup invoices, and ledger schedules requested by external and internal auditors; participate in process improvement projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• ERP Systems: Prior hands-on proficiency with any ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Zoho Books) is essential.
• Tax Compliance: Basic operational understanding of tax compliance rules (GST, TDS).

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate in Finance/Accounting (Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field like B.Com, M.Com, CA Inter or MBA Finance).
• Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting, bookkeeping, or transaction processing.
• Skills:
• Strong practical understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.