GAOC Accountant, Senior

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant at the Global Accounting Operations Center (GAOC) serves as a strategic partner within Qualcomms Controllership Team, leading global closing and reporting activities. This role is responsible for driving excellence in General Ledger, General Accounting, Treasury, Receivables, Cash & Banking, Payments, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and more. The Senior Accountant leverages and experienced in AI, automation, analytics, and audit technologies to optimize accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and support forward-thinking business initiatives. The ideal candidate will champion intelligent process enhancements and adopt data-driven insights to transform finance operations at scale.

Core General Ledger and Accounting Responsibilities

• Knowledge in period end closing activates, support consolidation and reporting and enhancements in financial modules (AP, AR and GL)
• Basic understanding of Hyperion (ARM, DRM & HFM)
• Experience in Oracle Fusion and EBS Finance(R12). Oracle GL certification would be added advantage (Oracle EBS R12)
• Knowledge in Oracle Financials in General Ledger, Account Payables, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Account Receivables and purchasing.
• Working knowledge in SQL.
• Setup of Security rules, Cross validation rules and values for Value sets.
• Resolving the end user task-based tickets based on Priority within SLA.
• Designing/maintenance of Chart of Accounts, Ledgers, Enterprise Structure (Enterprise, Primary Ledger, Legal Entity, Business Unit, and department)
• Involved in the functional setup configurations.
• Prepare and validate Quarterly Reporting Schedules (QRS) and ensure alignment with HFM and Oracle data.
• Support SOX compliance by preparing documentation and assisting with internal control testing.
• Provide year-end audit support, including timely submission of financial data and supporting documentation in line with local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and IT to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements in GL operations and reporting workflows.
• Ability to learn/understand standards & processes quickly and adhere to them accurately
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to HQ and local controllership teams.

AI & Automation Focus Areas

• Lead RPA and AI-based solutions to streamline accounting workflows.
• Apply AI for anomaly detection and process optimization across accounting cycles.
• Use tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel with AI integration for deeper insights.
• Deliver audit-ready outputs using AI to enhance SOX compliance and process design.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accounting with 4+ years experience in multi-GAAP, shared services.
• Proficient in Oracle and SAP GA modules; skilled in leveraging ERP and AI tools.
• Strong English communication, especially in presenting analytics and AI insights.
• Quick learner with adaptability to evolving standards, tech, and AI innovations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Collaborative, tech-savvy mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator and team player in a digital-first environment.
• Results-driven, comfortable working with performance metrics and automation.
• Advanced IT skills (Excel, Outlook); experience with AI and analytics platforms.

Preferred: Experience in a large multinational corporation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. 4+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Masters = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.