Sr Manager, Accounting at PayPal

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Leadership, SAP, UAT, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision-Making, People Management, Financial Reporting, Governance, Compliance, Team Development, Close Management, Operational Accounting, Big 4 Experience

Industry

Software Development

Description

Drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and other process enhancements Provide accounting expertise and leadership to finance and business organizations Consult with business partners regularly to ensure awareness of significant transactions and potential accounting impact Provide leadership for overall close management, oversee accounting operations related to prepaid assets, fixed assets, accruals and lease accounting, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial results through effective process governance and execution. Ensure the close is executed in compliance with established controls, governance standards, and documentation requirements, with particular focus on manual journal entry preparation, review, approval, and account reconciliation processes. Act as a primary accounting partner during the SAP S/4HANA UAT phase, ensuring accounting requirements are thoroughly tested and validated prior to go-live. Own and maintain end-to-end accounting process documentation and flowcharts, updating them as needed to reflect SAP S/4HANA system and process changes. Ensure a clear understanding of upstream and downstream process impacts, including dependencies with FP&A, Procurement, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, and other stakeholders, and proactively address risks or gaps introduced by system changes. Lead, mentor, and develop managers and senior accounting professionals responsible for close execution and operational accounting areas. Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with transformation outcomes. Serve as a key point of contact for SOX, internal and external auditors for close execution, process, and control-related matters. 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ICWA/CMA, ACCA, or equivalent strongly preferred. 12+ years of progressive accounting or finance operations experience, including people management experience in a large, complex, and preferably multinational organization. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities. Hands-on experience working with SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA), with demonstrated involvement in UAT, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization activities. Experience driving process improvement and scaling accounting operations in a global environment. Proven ability to develop, coach, and retain talent, with a track record of building strong, engaged teams in a shared-services or captive environment. Big 4 or public accounting background. Experience in technology, fintech, or payments industries.

Responsibilities

Drive accounting support within finance transformation work programs and provide leadership for overall close management. Act as a primary accounting partner during the SAP S/4HANA UAT phase and ensure compliance with established controls and governance standards.