Lead - Financial Accounting

You will be supporting the Manager - Financial Accounting as an Skilled accountant / Domain expert. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner according to the laid down principles and policies. You will need to reconcile General ledger to Subledger and be accountable for the financial close process. This includes adhering to period close schedules, financial standards (TGAP), and controls framework. Your role will involve understanding relevant systems to ensure correct processing of financial transactions, applying basic accounting concepts of Debits / Credits, and maintaining control accounts while recording transactions. You will also be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of various trackers. Reviewing reconciliations inline with best way requirements, adhering to timelines, and ensuring accuracy to avoid surprises in balance sheets will be crucial. You will need to highlight all accounting issues in the Balance sheet reconciliations with suggested solutions. Additionally, you will be considered as the go-to person for the team, liaising with different IT teams / Business teams, and supporting Internal and External Audit. Following the Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, and understanding "MY" Objectives and work priorities will be essential. As a good Teammate, you will take on First Line Supervisory responsibilities of coaching, training, and communication. **Key Responsibilities:** - Reconcile General ledger to Subledger - Accountable for financial close process - Understand and apply basic accounting concepts - Ensure completeness and accuracy of various trackers - Review reconciliations inline with best way requirements - Highlight accounting issues in Balance sheet reconciliations - Liaise with IT teams / Business teams - Support Internal and External Audit **Qualifications Required:** - Balance sheet Reconciliation & P&L concepts - Conceptual Knowledge of IFRS / IAS - 5-7 years of experience in Finance Domain - Track record of operations delivery for process within teams - Independently led Finance processes with at least 1 being relevant for the domain **Additional Details:** Tesco in Bengaluru is a multi-disciplinary team serving customers, communities, and the planet. Established in 2004, Tesco in Bengaluru aims to create a sustainable competitive advantage by standardising processes, delivering cost savings, enabling agility through technological solutions, and empowering colleagues. The organisation supports markets and business units across multiple locations globally, offering high-quality services and simplifying operations for millions of customers worldwide.,