- Ensure that US GAAP and local GAAP account balances are periodically reconciled, and GAAP differences are adequately explained
- Drafting financial statements and notes to accounts in accordance with local GAAP andcompliant to internal policies
- Closely coordinate with the tax team for supplying information required for estimating interim /final tax provision.
- Proactively communicate audit timelines to all the respective stakeholders, set expectation ontimelines and monitor the progress of the audit
- Ensure the audit queries are addressed to and drive audit to closure.
- Drive the statutory filing process - Filing of certified annual financial statements and all requireddocuments with local statutory agencies
- Review of book closure at regular intervals to identify unusual items.
- Engage and collaborate with global accounting operations teams and cross functional businesspartners such as Tax, HR, Legal, Compliance.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Chartered Accountant / CPA / Post graduation specialization in Accounting
- 5 - 6 years of overall accounting / finance ops experience.
- Experience of working with a Big 4 accounting firm in the past as an in-charge/ team member of the statutory audit team is desirable.
IFRS qualification/experience is desirable.
- Working knowledge of Workday ERP is desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of Accounting Standards, IFRS, audit methodologies and execution.
- Well versed with the month end close process
- Outstanding oral communication, analytical and written skills.
- Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement
- The person should be highly energetic and proactive; able to drive projects independently; be a team player and have a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of corporate taxes and transfer pricing is a plus
