Accounting Director - India

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accountant Director to lead the accounting operations for our entity in India, with 2 locations in Hyderabad (90% of employees) and Mumbai (10% employees) and liaising with the General accounting team located in Melbourne (Australia) or GBS team in Dallas/LosAngeles, mostly in charge of accounts payable process.

This critical role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with local regulations (IndaGAAP and IFRS), and adherence to global policies.

The Accountant Director supervises all local GAAP financials, local tax, local audit, accounting reporting processes, and actively supports strategic decisions and the implementation of global policies.

This position reports to the Senior Accounting Director of the Rest of World.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance Work closely and provide adhoc analysis to the General accounting team in Melbourne in charge of IFRS postings preparation and approval .

Ensure strict compliance with Local GAAP, local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls.

Prepare all documentation requested in accordance with SOX, ICFR and other controls

Maintain accurate general ledger records and oversee reconciliation processes in local gaap

Prepare financial statements under Indian Companies act

Manage local tax filings, statutory reporting, and audits, acting as the key liaison with global accounting teams (Consolidation, Tax) and the General accounting team in Australia.

Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect company assets.

Accounting Operations & Treasury &tax Prepare the calculation and invoicing related to transfer pricing and funds requests aligned with intercompany agreements.

Ensure FEMA compliance, reporting, documentation, and coordination with banks/RBI

Ensure execution of closings, focusing on tax, local GAAP adjustments

Review or manage tax filings, GST VAT tax returns , withholding declaration, direct and indirect tax CSR and other in an accurate manner in collaboration with tax advisor and global tax team

Ensure fixed assets are created in a timely manner in accordance with the capitalization rules ( costs to be capitalized or not), and the capex budget is accurate and communicated in a timely manner to the general accounting team in Melbourne.

Ensure all vendor invoices are communicated to Accounts payable team in a timely & exhaustive manner

Ensure revenues and costs are aligned with the budget

Ensure accruals are exhaustive and accurate, invoiced, paid in a timely manner ( intercompany, marketing, T&E) transactions

Estimate funds needed in order to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner

Follow the credit limit of Amex credit card in order to ensure employees can travel

Develop Netsuite in order to generate invoices in accordance with local requirements

Audit, Risk Management & Policy Coordinate both internal and external audits effectively.

Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures.

Identify potential financial risks and propose effective mitigation strategies.

Ensure continuous adherence to internal controls and financial policies (SOX, ICFR, and other).

Leadership & Collaboration Act as the final escalation point for complex issues related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, other both internally and externally.

Provide necessary training on new accounting standards and system usage to local teams and global teams

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous process improvement within Crunchyroll

Support the local General Manager and the local work experience manager with administrative management tasks.

Collaborate with global tax and finance, accounting in Melbourne and San Francisco/Dallas/LosAngeles, local work experience manager, procurement and external advisors

Acts as an authorized signatory for company documents if/when needed..

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support Provide in-depth financial analysis to support key business decisions and global teams.

Assist business partners with the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Collaborate with senior management on strategic financial planning initiatives.

Drive efforts for cost control and efficiency improvements across the entities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Tax or with equivalent experience

CA credential or equivalent professional certification.

Experience

+12 years of progressively responsible accounting & tax experience.

Proven experience with financial reporting and audits under India GAAP and IFRS.

Familiarity with working for multiple sites, a global team that is part of a large international group (IFRS).

Skills & Competencies

Fluency in English.

Strong expert knowledge of India accounting principles and financial regulations.

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Netsuite experience).

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position.

Hybrid role – based in Hyderabad with travels to Mumbai, following the company's office policy.

May require flexible or extended hours during critical periods such as month/year-end closing and external audits.

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Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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