Senior Analyst - Close & Consolidation

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done. There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.
At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

About the Role:

We are looking for dynamic and detail-oriented professionals to join our General Ledger Accounting (GL) team at Freshworks. This role is ideal for qualified chartered accountants with a strong background in general
ledger and financial close activities. You’ll be part of a fast-paced finance function and will work cross- functionally with multiple teams to support key accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. Perform monthly bank reconciliations using Blackline and resolve reconciling items timely. Review prepaid invoices, maintain prepaid schedules, and handle amortization accounting. Manage fixed assets accounting, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation schedules. Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring elimination entries during consolidation. Work with business stakeholders on vendor spend accruals and other period-end accrual accounting. Conduct flux/variance analysis as part of financial close and explain key drivers. Prepare audit schedules, support auditors, and resolve audit queries. Investigate and resolve GL issues, especially integration errors and foreign exchange (forex) discrepancies. Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls and maintain up-to-date process documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, AP, Tax, Payroll, Revenue) for a seamless close process. Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives for efficiency gains. Support project implementations and testing within the close team.

Requirements: Chartered Accountants with 1–3 years of relevant experience in GL or Close activities. Strong understanding of accounting principles. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite) preferred. Familiarity with tools like Blackline is a plus. Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets. High attention to detail, organized, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls will be an advantage.

Why Join Us: At Freshworks, we value agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work with talented finance professionals, gain exposure to global accounting practices, and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of customer engagement

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.