8 years of experience in General Ledger accounting
Preferred at least 5 years of people management experience
Technical Skills
Deep expertise in GL accounting and financial close
Strong knowledge of US GAAP Accounting standards & regional consolidations
Strong presentation skills including the ability to successfully represent data.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
Excel and Exposure to reporting/automation tools
Leadership & Behavioural Skills
Strong people leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive approach to Change Management and process improvements
Local employment practices and rights may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to applicable local laws. This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.
Benefits
Parental leave
Additional Information
What success looks like in this role:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of GL Accountants
Allocate work, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance reviews
Drive a strong control, compliance, and continuous improvement culture
Support talent development, succession planning, and team capability building
General Ledger Oversight
Oversee end-to-end GL accounting for assigned Regions covering both balance sheet, P&L and Corporate Controls review - across all areas of the balance sheet
Review and approve critical and complex accounting entries
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the General Ledger
Own timely and high-quality month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Lead the team for consolidated QAR & BSR reviews, proactively supporting Regional Directors
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS (as applicable)
Review financial statements and supporting schedules
Own SOX/internal controls for GL processes and ensure control effectiveness
Lead internal and external audit engagements and address audit findings
Lead migration and stabilization of GL processes into the COE
Standardize accounting processes across regions and entities
Drive automation, simplification, and digitization initiatives
Identify and implement best practices and continuous improvement projects
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with cross functional teams such as AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, and Business Finance teams.
Communicate financial issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
Effective communication skills expressed through conversation, Emails, instructing, written memos, written work instructions and flow charts
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Education
Professional Accounting qualification: CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA