R2R/GL Accountant

Shift Timings-: 1:00 PM IST to 10:00 PM IST.

Role Description: GL Accountant F&A Operations

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for General Ledger and maintenance of books of accounts. The role shall involve preparation of accruals and month-close entries and posting journal entries. The role requires working effectively under tight deadlines, attention to detail, and high-quality analyses. The position reports to the Senior Accountant.

Role and responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and driving actions as required.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in line with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies.
• Prepare and analyze P&L and balance sheet reports for management review.
• Manage fixed assets accounting, depreciation, and asset reconciliation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and ensure timely resolution of variances.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing requested documentation and analysis.
• Maintain compliance with SOX/internal controls and assist in process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in R2R processes and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and AP/AR for accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3+ years proven working experience in Record to Report / General Ledger accounting
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Strong technology skills are critical, with expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience of working in SAP BYD is preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS & UK/ US GAAP, good to have.
• Flexibility to work in UK time zone.
• Prior experience to work into third party client set-up
• Experience managing project work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills