Accountant

Description

Job Title: Accountant – Compensation & Benefits accounting

Location: Hyderabad, India

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Accountant – Compensation & Benefits to oversee global compensation and benefits accounting functions. Based in Hyderabad, this role is responsible for executing month-end close accounting processes, driving SOX compliance, working on global employee benefit policies, performing financial statement flux analyses, and collaborating cross-functionally across global finance teams. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in General Ledger (GL) accounting, deep understanding of US GAAP, and experience navigating fast-paced work environments

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Execute monthly accounting close deliverables for global compensation and benefits, including journal entries, GL account reconciliations, variance analysis. Also handle comp & benefits compliance work, including reviewing region-wise employee benefit policies for regulatory adherence.
• Compliance & SOX Controls: Prepare and maintain SOX documentation (including Electronic Audit Evidence/EAE) for control execution. Assist internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX testing.
• Financial Analysis: Perform monthly and quarterly financial statement balance sheet and P&L flux variance analyses for executive management reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional, international, and cross-functional teams to align accounting practices, enforce domestic and global policies, and resolve special requests.
• Process Excellence & Documentation: Maintain accurate desktop procedures and process documentation while identifying opportunities to automate and streamline workflows.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Manage special projects, operational deliverables, and ad-hoc analysis as requested by finance leadership.
  
  

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree in accounting or finance required. Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Relevant Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and financial reporting, with proven expertise in interpreting and applying US GAAP.
• Internal Controls: Demonstrated experience in SOX control execution, documentation, and managing audit queries.
• Systems & Tools: Proficient with enterprise ERP systems. Practical experience with tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline, Tableau, and Slack is highly desirable.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Operational Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, deadline-driven focus, and commitment to delivering high-quality, audit-ready work.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a team-first mindset and high respect for data confidentiality.
• Adaptability & Drive: Self-starter capable of prioritizing multiple tasks, working independently with process owners, and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactive mindset focused on driving automation, operational efficiencies, and process enhancements.