Analyst, Accounting

Job Title:

Analyst, Accounting

Office location:

Mumbai/Hybrid

Job Type (perm/FTC)

Permanent

Context & Job Purpose

Key responsibilities

General Ledger Reconciliations (60%)

• Prepare, review, and complete General Ledger account reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Ensure reconciliations are performed accurately and within defined timelines.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Monitor outstanding balances and reconciliation exceptions.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management (30%)

• Investigate and resolve aged reconciling items in partnership with finance and accounting teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address accounting discrepancies and improve reconciliation quality.
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.

Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Support process standardization and automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness.
• Contribute to documentation updates and best-practice sharing across the team.

Key Skills & Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• Financial Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• BlackLine (Preferred)
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial Controls & Compliance

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and willingness to work flexible schedules when business needs require

Stakeholder Management

• APAC Finance Teams
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Controllership
• Intercompany Accounting
• Treasury
• Corporate Accounting
• GOSC Leadership

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet accounts.
• Support timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Drive resolution of reconciliation issues and aged items.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and financial controls across supported entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with BlackLine.

• CA
• CMA
• ACCA
• CPA
• Hands-on experience with BlackLine.
• Experience supporting regional or multinational finance operations

• Individual Contributor role.
• Opportunity to coach and support junior team members as required.
• Exposure to regional finance operations and cross-functional stakeholder engagement within APAC.