Accountant - Statutory Accounting/Reporting

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements ensuring full compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory regulations.
• Perform and oversee accounting functions including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intangibles, leases, and intercompany transactions.
• Own the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Reconcile ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) with consolidation tools (OneStream, Hyperion) and maintain monthly roll-forwards.
• Prepare and review detailed variance analysis, including P&L and balance sheet fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes under the SOX framework; document and maintain all required evidence.
• Drive statutory audits and manage relationships with external auditors by providing clear, timely, and accurate audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of footnotes for SEC filings and local government filings (e.g., annual returns, tax, and statistical reports).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Financial Systems, P2P, Risk & Controls, and Legal to support business-wide initiatives.
• Monitor changes in regulatory and accounting standards and ensure alignment of reporting processes.
• Support and lead ad-hoc projects such as ERP enhancements, process automation, and finance transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a multinational corporation or Big Four environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance.
• Proven experience with statutory reporting, book closing, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Expertise in handling multiple legal entities and intercompany reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms like Oracle or SAP.
• Experience with tools like Blackline, OneStream, or Hyperion Financial Management preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.