20 Aug
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Version 1
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Bengaluru
20 Aug
Version 1
Bengaluru
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join the current R2R team being established within our India Delivery Centre (IDC). The GL Accountant will report directly to the R2R Manager and will take ownership of General Ledger accounting processes covering Version 1's UK, Ireland and US entities.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical competence, work accurately and efficiently to tight month end deadlines, and take genuine ownership of their processes. The GL Accountant will play a key role in building a high performing GL function within the IDC.
Job Responsibilities
General Ledger Operations
- Process and review journal entries in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Maintain accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities and currencies (UK, Ireland and US)
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain bank accounts including bank reconciliation
- Fixed assets accounting including registration, capitalisation, depreciation, and disposals
- Monitor the accuracy and appropriateness of allocations across cost centres
- Prepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation
- Execute month end close activities including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations
- Resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines
- Perform closing and consolidation activities including period end close, consolidation journal entries,
and preparation of trial balance
- Perform closing department checks in accordance with the month end close timetable
- Preparation of financial inputs to monthly management accounts
- Support annual financial statements preparation and year end close activities
- Perform intercompany journal entries and intercompany balance reconciliations
- Apply all controls consistently and escalate any deviation, system issue, or exception immediately to the R2R Manager
Process Compliance and Quality
- Follow approved SOPs precisely at all times and support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and raising recommendations to the R2R Manager
- Maintain quality standards and turnaround times agreed between the IDC and the onshore Finance team
- Support the R2R Manager in monitoring process performance and flagging risks to the GPO Lead
Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration
- Actively participate in process walkthroughs, observation sessions, and supervised practice during the knowledge transfer period
- Build effective working relationships with Finance colleagues and stakeholders as directed by the R2R Manager, supporting seamless day-to-day operations
Systems and Reporting
- Prepare reports and reconciliation schedules as required by the R2R Manager and onshore Finance team
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to queries
📌 General Ledger (GL) Accountant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Version 1
📍 Bengaluru