Senior Accountant-1

5 - 10 years

8 - 12 Lacs

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Position Overview:

  • We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to take on a key governance and review role within our Global Business Services (GBS) organization. This position focuses on maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Balance Sheet reconciliations across multiple entities and regions.
  • The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the reconciliation process, reviewing prepared reconciliations for quality and completeness, and ensuring adherence to corporate policies and accounting standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, a governance mindset, and the ability to collaborate with global stakeholders to drive consistency and accountability in Balance Sheet reconciliation processes.

Role & Responsibilities:

Governance & Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

  • Act as the primary reviewer for Balance Sheet account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
  • Evaluate the quality, accuracy, and completeness of reconciliations prepared by teams across multiple business units and geographies.
  • Monitor adherence to reconciliation timelines and escalate issues or delays to leadership as needed.

Control and Compliance Oversight:

  • Maintain a governance framework to ensure strong internal controls over reconciliation processes.
  • Review supporting documentation for reconciliations, ensuring all balances are substantiated and variances are adequately explained.
  • Identify and report unnatural balances, aged reconciling items, and risks to the financial statements.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Issue Resolution:

  • Collaborate with preparers, business units, and functional teams (e.g., Treasury, Controllership) to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely issue resolution.
  • Partner with Corporate Controllership to address policy questions and ensure consistent application of accounting practices.
  • Communicate findings and provide actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Process Improvement and Governance Reporting:

  • Develop and enforce standardized templates, procedures, and best practices for Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement to improve reconciliation efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Prepare governance reports and metrics to monitor the status, quality, and risks associated with reconciliations.

All About You:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Balance Sheet reconciliation reviewer or governance role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial controls.
  • Experience with multiple GAAPs of European entities.
  • Proficiency in Oracle systems and Blackline tools.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

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