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About the role

Job Summary
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for executing accounting tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. This role ensures accuracy and compliance in financial records and supports the finance team in daily operations. This job profile is intended for specialist professionals that apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.

This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large organization. Key Responsibilities Perform general ledger accounting and reconciliations. Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation. Support internal and external audit processes. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues. Skills Qualifications Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role. Solid understanding of accounting principles. Experience with accounting software and ERP systems. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.



Good communication and teamwork skills.

Support with the period end close, including closing the accounts receivable/payable subledger and reconcile with the general ledger

Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes; support with the preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements

Assist with coding of non-PO invoices

Support the Finance Shared Services team with the fixed asset handling activities

Closely collaborate with the Reporting Analytics team to analyze financial data and provide insights into financial performance, identify trends and variances to support business decisions

Coordinate with other departments and the Finance Shared Services teams to ensure all financial transactions are properly accounted for and reflected in the general ledger

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing input on financial considerations and projections; closely collaborate with the Country Finance Head

Liaise with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)



to assess the effectiveness of the Accounting processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Finance process, leveraging technology and best practices; maintain policies, procedures and templates

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders

Ensure all financial reporting and processes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and the Sulzer regulations

Liaise with auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments

Ensure financial internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role

Support the Country Finance Head with managing the internal and external auditors requests and ensure that the Accounting team is providing the required information

What we offer you

22 vacation days + 9 days Casual leave + 8 days Sick Leave + 13 days Festival holidays
Defined contribution pension scheme
Hospitalization insurance benefit
On-site car parking
Subsidized cafeteria
Long service award

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work workplace.

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📌 Accounting Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Sulzer Vendor
📍 Mumbai