Specialist – Statutory Compliance and Reporting

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment and committed capital as of March 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.We are looking for an accounting and finance professional for our Finance group based out of the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. This group is responsible for legal entity bookkeeping, financial reporting, and statutory compliance for the D. E. Shaw group’s Indian entities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will drive the accuracy and completeness of accounting and month end processes and support the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations. You will also prepare variance analysis of balance sheet & profit and loss statement and ensure explanations are complete and accurate. Additionally, you will manage accounting processes including accruals, prepaid accounting, lease accounting, fixed asset accounting, intercompany transactions, and work to identify process gaps and bring process alignment. You will work with all stakeholders to maintain robust internal controls. Furthermore, you will coordinate and support the timely completion of statutory, internal, and tax audits and ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (including direct taxes, indirect taxes, corporate laws, STPI regulations, and other applicable laws).

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• A Chartered Accountancy degree, with 0-2 years of experience (a Company Secretary qualification will be an added advantage)
• A completed articleship with a Big Four firm
• In-depth knowledge of Indian GAAP, IndAS reporting, direct tax and indirect tax rules and regulations
• Good exposure to accounting activities using an ERP system
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and keen attention to detail
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior exposure to IndAS Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of GST compliance
• Experience in direct tax compliance, including transfer pricing
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/SpcStComplandRepDec2025
We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative.The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.