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Job description:
JOB SUMMARY (bullet points):
Assist with ensuring U.S. GAAP Close:
• Ownership of Accounting & Reporting for specific processes for Accenture European Company Codes in compliance with corporate policies and processes.
• Ensure adequacy/effectiveness of Financial controls both at Operational and Process levels.
• Ensure sufficient input and support for the Leads/Managers for Month End/other period closings related activities & Controllership initiatives working in multiple time zones
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (bullet points):
Ability to grasp multiple complex activities from different processes (as key member) with wing to wing understanding of the entire process extending complete support to the next lead level.
• Good understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet movements
• Financial accounting knowledge with sound understanding of GAAP
• Ability to work with tight deadlines. Demonstrate established competency in planning and organizing - needs to be a well-organized self-starter who can manage a range of competing priorities and projects.
• Support in compliances like the Sarbanes Oxley Internal Controls
• Demonstrate innovation with focus to improve process-enhance efficiencies and add value, ensuring quality consciousness in all operational aspects of the team.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively individually as well as part of a team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (bullet points):
B’com / M’com with more than 5 years of Post qualification experience or Qualified CA / ICWA with relevant exposure. Should have good understanding of international GAAP accounting and the impact of entries on profit and loss account and Balance Sheet.
• Understands and working knowledge of SAP FI module is preferred else at least some ERP knowledge is required
• MS office (must), Blackline, VBA, MS Access skills and Excel macros (an added advantage)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (bullet points):
Accountancy qualification preferably a Chartered Accountant / Strong experienced Commerce Graduate
Current Employee - Software Test Engineer in Bangalore
