Senior Analyst, Accounting

Job Title:

Senior Analyst, Accounting

Office location:

Mumbai/Hybrid

Job Type (perm/FTC)

Permanent

Context & Job Purpose

Key responsibilities

General Ledger Reconciliations (50%)

• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet and General Ledger account reconciliations across APAC entities using BlackLine.
• Review reconciliation accuracy and completeness in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure outstanding items are appropriately documented and resolved within defined timelines.
• Maintain robust supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Issue Resolution & Financial Controls (25%)

• Investigate and resolve aged reconciling items through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal governance requirements.

Reporting & Analysis (15%)

• Prepare reconciliation status reports and management dashboards.
• Monitor key performance metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through analysis and reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes through automation and standardization.
• Support implementation of process enhancements to increase efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization.

Key Skills & Competencies

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

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong documentation and process management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Stakeholder Management

• APAC Finance Teams
• Controllership
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Treasury
• Intercompany Accounting
• Corporate Accounting
• GOSC Leadership

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
• Support timely and accurate financial close processes.
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives.
• Improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Contribute to audit readiness and compliance objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior team members when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in:
• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Month-End Close Activities
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with BlackLine.

• CA
• CMA
• ACCA
• CPA
• Experience supporting multinational or regional finance operations.