Consultant Core Accounting

About the Role

Recruiting for a Consultant in the Accounting Advisory Services team at KPMG India.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake smaller sized assignments independently or assist in larger assignments reporting to an Assistant Manager, Manager or Associate Director.
• Provide technical and transaction-based accounting advisory support and research to international KPMG teams and clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting standards.
• Assist with US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filings for spin-offs, carveouts, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings, and other acquisition filings for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Provide conversion services to U.S. and foreign registered companies to / from U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Provide transaction-oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, complex capital raising and financing structures, complex financial instruments, revenue recognition and leases.
• Assist with ESG assessment and reporting while working through different frameworks including - SEC's rules on climate disclosures, TCFD, SASB, GRI, etc. Other areas to be assisted on ESG front includes – ESG reporting readiness, global regulatory assessment and buyside reporting due diligence.
• Prepare and present accounting whitepapers.
• Support business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university.
• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and ESG frameworks (working knowledge) and ability to research technical topics efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player, self-driven and ability to work independently as well as able to motivate team members.
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

• 2+ years of post-qualification financial audit experience with a public accounting or advisory firm plus training experience in the same or similar organization, OR
• Two years of financial reporting/consolidation experience with a Fortune 500 organization or similar large organization in India.

Additional Exposure

• Additional exposure to ESG or sustainability reporting is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations without compromising on quality and ethical standards and values.