General Ledge Accountant

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for executing and supporting all general ledger accounting activities, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and statutory compliance under the supervision of the GL Manager. This role requires meticulous attention to detail in day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

The role is responsible for Supports month-end close activities, Prepares journal entries, and payroll accounts on weekly basis, Daily General Ledger Control Checks, Updates lease schedules, maintains reconciliations with trial balance, Updates MIS files with month-over-month variance analysis, Prepares comprehensive balance sheet schedules. 

• The other activities also include adhoc issues resolution & queries, ensure data quality before submissions, investigate, resolve and escalate issues on timely basis, both within finance as well as cross departments.

Educational Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 4+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Additional Information For Posting

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close Execution

• Supports month-end close activities by preparing timelines and coordinating with various teams.
• Prepares journal entries and invoices for recoveries, scrap sales, e-waste disposal, and other revenue items based on data received from Corporate Services team
• Updates lease schedules, maintains reconciliations with trial balance, and prepares monthly entries for interest, depreciation, rent reclassifications, and IGAAP adjustments
• Processes payroll-related journal entries including matching GPR entries with JV summaries, transferring liability GL balances to expenses, and preparing accruals for leave, LTPP, gratuity, and OCI
• Prepares and processes various accruals provided by business teams including HR, Corporate Services, consultancy, fund administration, technology, software chargebacks, and events
• Updates MIS files with month-over-month variance analysis with commentary
• Calculates revenue to be billed, prepares working papers for GL Manager approval, drafts invoices, and coordinates with US teams
• Coordinates with tax team for income tax computation, reviews tax calculations, and posts provision for income tax and deferred tax entries
• Prepares comprehensive balance sheet schedules with supporting documentation as per templates

Must have skills:

• Strong proficiency in PeopleSoft/ Oracle or similar ERP systems
• Working knowledge of Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS
• Knowledge of GST compliance and reporting requirements