Company Description
Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a global team operating from 13 global locations to serve more than 65,000 companies -- from startups to public companies – that rely on Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM, CX) and employee experience (ITSM).
Freshworks' cloud-based software suite includes Freshdesk (omni-channel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshchat (AI-powered bots), supported by Neo, our underlying platform of shared services.
Freshworks is featured in global national press including CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg and has been a BuiltIn Best Place to work in San Francisco and Denver for the last 3 years. Our customer ratings have earned Freshworks products TrustRadius Top Rated Software ratings and G2 Best of Awards for Best Feature Set, Best Value for the Price and Best Relationship.
Job Description
About the Role:
We are looking for dynamic and detail-oriented professionals to join our
General Ledger Accounting (GL)
team at Freshworks. This role is ideal for B.Com graduates or postgraduates with a strong background in general ledger and financial close activities. You'll be part of a fast-paced finance function and will work cross-functionally with multiple teams to support key accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and post
journal entries
to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Perform
monthly bank reconciliations
using
Blackline
and resolve reconciling items timely.
Review
prepaid invoices
, maintain
prepaid schedules
, and handle
amortization accounting
.
Manage
fixed assets accounting
, including capitalization, disposals, and
depreciation schedules
.
Record and reconcile




intercompany transactions
, ensuring
elimination entries
during consolidation.
Work with business stakeholders on
vendor spend accruals
and other period-end
accrual accounting
.
Conduct
flux/variance analysis
as part of financial close and explain key drivers.
Prepare
audit schedules
, support auditors, and resolve audit queries.
Investigate and resolve
GL issues
, especially
integration errors
and
foreign exchange (forex)
discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with
SOX/internal controls
and maintain up-to-date process documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A;, AP, Tax, Payroll, Revenue) for a seamless close process.
Participate in automation and
process improvement initiatives
for efficiency gains.
Support
project implementations
and testing within the close team
Qualifications
B.Com or M.Com (preferred) with
1–5 years
of relevant experience in GL or Close activities.
Strong understanding of
accounting principles
.
Hands-on experience with
ERP systems
(Oracle NetSuite) preferred.
Familiarity with tools like
Blackline
is a plus.
Strong
Excel
skills and ability to work with large data sets.
High attention to detail, organized, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exposure to
SOX compliance
and internal controls will be an advantage
Additional Information
At Freshworks, we value agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll work with talented finance professionals, gain exposure to global accounting practices, and be part of a company that's shaping the future of customer engagement.
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work setting that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.

📌 Senior Analyst - Close & Consolidation (Chennai)
🏢 FreshWorks
📍 Chennai