Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, hands-on General Ledger (GL) experience, and the ability to independently manage transition activities from the US team. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong sense of ownership, and the flexibility to collaborate with global stakeholders during transition and stabilization phases.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform General Ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities.
- Prepare and review prepaid schedules, post amortization entries, prepare reconciliations, analyze general ledger to identify accruals, Fixed assets accounting and any other accounting related responsibilities
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations through BlackLine and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Support the transition of accounting processes from the onshore team and ensure smooth knowledge transfer and process stabilization.
- Work closely with UK/US-based stakeholders during transition and post-transition periods to understand process requirements and expectations.
- Independently drive assigned transition activities, identify process gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support audits.
- Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal control requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimisation efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications





- Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

- Minimum 5-6 years of experience in a General Ledger (GL) accounting environment.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and BlackLine reconciliation systems.
- Proven experience in working in the R2R/GL team within a multinational organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in transitioning accounting processes from the US or supporting global process migrations.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and global stakeholders.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
- Good knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing, and account analysis.
- Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Skilled qualification such as CIMA, CMA etc added advantage

Soft Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to interact with senior stakeholders and global teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Working Expectations





- Willingness to work closely with the US team during transition and stabilisation phases.
- Flexibility to support occasional late evening hours to facilitate knowledge transfer and stakeholder collaboration during the initial transition period.
- Ability to independently manage transition activities while effectively partnering with internal teams.
- Commitment to working four days per week from the office without exception.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced multinational environment.

Preferred Attributes

- Proven track record of successfully managing process transitions and stabilisation activities.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across teams and functions.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and operational excellence.

Location: Bangalore Work model: Hybrid 4 days from office mandatory

Experience – 6 years

Key Skills & Responsibilities

- General Ledger (GL) accounting and month-end close activities
- Preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals
- Bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations
- Financial reporting and variance analysis
- Exposure to Blackline and account reconciliation tools
- Exception handling in Blackline
- Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies
- Support timely and accurate month-end close activities.
- ERP systems experience, including Oracle and Business Central
- Compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
- Audit support and preparation of supporting documentation
- Process improvement, standardization, and documentation
- Stakeholder management and collaboration with global teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

📌 Accountant - General Ledger (Bengaluru)
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