Cognizant is Hiring For Team Manager _ SEC Reporting _ US Shift

Shift - US Shift (6:30 PM -4:30 AM )

Location - Hyderabad (5 days work from office)

Position Summary (Manager)

Cognizant is seeking a dual role whereby the individual would be responsible for working through US GAAP technical and financial reporting support. This individual will be supporting these functions by preparing and updating certain technical accounting memorandums as well as preparing financial statements and management reports, and maintaining support files and data sets. The work entails detailed analysis and preparation and will require the individual to complete tasks on strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting treatment memos in accordance with US GAAP & XBRL
• Support various aspects of the financial reporting function (Form 10-Q/K, earnings releases, management reports/decks, statutory reporting, etc.)
• Preparation/review of statistical journal entries into a general ledger system
• Perform reconciliations and tie-outs
• Assist with quarterly review / annual audit requests
• Work with team to properly prioritize ad hoc requests in addition to required reporting deadlines
• Review ad hoc team projects

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of accounting with Big 4 experience
• Bachelor's degree required
• Must have either a CPA (preferred) or be a Charted Accountant
• Knowledge of complex US GAAP topics (Segments, Going Concern, Consolidation, Business Combinations, etc.)
• High level of professionalism, detail oriented
• Takes initiative and is solution-oriented in all interactions.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multitask and manage daily, weekly, and monthly workloads
• Work Independently and in a team environment
• Experience working in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience working in Workiva a plus
• Experience working with general ledger systems and processing journal entries a plus