KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Ensure complete, accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes for compensation (Various short term and long term award plan) , advantages and equity plan accounting. - Prepare and record monthly journal entries and adjusting entries, as needed - Prepare pre-close month over month variance analysis and explanations - Work independently to monitor, maintain, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts; liaise with cross functional team to research and resolve reconciliation exceptions - Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting - Cross train on various accounting functions within the team - Participate in completing and reviewing internal and external audit requirements - Integrate new unit/award issuance; forfeiture, termination into accounting processes and workpapers, as required - Assist with researching related technical accounting or reporting issues and provide timely, accurate and well documented guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment - Maintain compliance with GAAP or regulatory accounting and reporting requirements - Monitor and maintain written documentation of policies, procedures,
processes, and controls within Compensation and benefit areas - Become thoroughly familiar with assigned general ledger accounts, compensation and benefit programs, business segments and applicable technical accounting areas Required Skills: - B.Com/M.com and MBA Finance - CA/CPA is a preferred - 7+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role - Experience in accounting and/or audit procedures - Experience with financial accounting systems - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to work as an effective team player and ability to collaborate - Demonstrated strength in analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and achieve targeted outcomes - A commitment to a culture of excellence and client service - A sense of urgency, results orientation and thoughtful execution skills - Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and positive work ethic - Ability to take direction and work independently