Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting at Gerson Lehrman Group

Gurugram, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting Entries, Financial Reporting, Audits Management, IFRS, Indian GAAP, Financial Analysis, Month End Reconciliations, Intercompany Transactions, Statutory Audits, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Standardization, MS Office, Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving

Industry

Information Services

Description

Reports To: Manager Finance, Controllership Business Unit: Finance, Controllership Work Location: Gurugram with a minimum of 3 days per week work from office Shift Timing: 3:30 PM IST to 12:30 AM IST Job Summary We are currently looking for a Senior Associate for our Gurugram, India office. We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent knowledge of key accounting and financial reporting functions as well as strong analytical and communication skills. This role will report to the Manager Finance, Controllership based in Gurugram, India. This person will focus primarily on Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting and managing audits of various legal entities within the group. Accordingly, we expect the person to be well verse with IFRS and Indian GAAP. This is an excellent opportunity to join our global organization with significant growth potential, for a qualified individual who shares our values of learning and curiosity, responsibility, fresh perspectives, and integrity. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Preparation of various accounting entries for but not limited to: Fixed Assets, Leases, Stock Based Compensation, Debt, Internal-Use-Software, Intercompany Transactions, Consolidation, and Expense Accruals. Review of entries prepared by staff accountant(s) and general oversight of their day-to-day tasks as it relates to meeting team objectives. Conduct detailed financial analysis of financial statements (consolidated & standalone) to identify trends, variances and areas for improvement. Timely preparation of month end reconciliations, roll-forwards and review of reconciliations performed by staff. Monitor and manage intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination of intercompany balances and transactions in consolidated financial statements. Preparation of financial statements of subsidiaries of GLG Inc. and ensuring compliance with IFRS, Indian GAAP and internal policies while preparing the financial statements. Manage the statutory audits for the subsidiaries of GLG Inc. Continuously evaluate internal controls in light of changing systems/processes and work with the Manager to identify and implement necessary control changes. Assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and optimization, especially the reduction of manual, Excel-based activities. Assist in assessing the impact from and implementing the required changes to systems, process, policies and procedures due to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, cross-departmental initiatives and other operational changes. Collaborate with inter and intra departments where required and appropriate. Strengthen and maintain relationships with both internal and external parties. Position Requirements: Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of post-qualification experience. IFRS Diploma holder or Pursuing IFRS Diploma from ACCA London will be preferred. Experience of working in accounting advisory in big 6 public accounting firms or global capability centers will be preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting principles including IFRS, Indian GAAP, practices and procedures is mandatory. Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements strongly preferred. Ability to mentor junior team members and raise technical rigor across the team. Attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Excellent knowledge of MS office. Experience with Workday Financials ERP is an added advantage. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work across global time zones. About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group GLG is the world’s insight network. Our clients rely on GLG’s global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day). We serve thousands of the world’s best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists. GLG’s industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company’s culture. To learn more, visit www.GLGinsights.com. Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include preparing various accounting entries such as Fixed Assets, Leases, and Stock Based Compensation, alongside reviewing entries prepared by staff accountants and conducting detailed financial analysis of statements. This role also involves managing audits for various legal entities and ensuring compliance with IFRS and Indian GAAP.