Senior Technical Accounting Team Lead

Senior / Team Lead (Technical Accounting) The position in discussion is with the Managed Services team, part of our Consulting team. The KPMG Global Services (KGS) Consulting team is a diverse team of more than 6,400 professionals. We provide consulting services to KPMG Firms worldwide to support clients’ business transformation journeys across various industries. With capabilities such as Technology Enablement, Corporate Services, Customer and Operations, Cross Functional Services, Risk Services and Managed Services, our team is a varied mix of professionals with extensive skills and expertise. Through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential. As a firm, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion and equity at our workplace. We offer a safe and inclusive environment built on trust, where all our colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work and know that their uniqueness is valued. We prohibit unfair treatment of applicants and employees and discrimination on any ground, including but not limited to, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, nationality, cultural origin, family or parental status, defense veterans, physical, mental or sensory disability or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable Indian laws and regulations. Senior – Oversees the end-to-end financial accounting & reporting process, ensuring that every transaction is accurately captured, reconciled, and reported to stakeholders in compliance with global accounting standards. Will be expected to deliver against targets for both productivity and quality, managing your own pipeline and taking onboard feedback from oversight who are responsible for service delivery — General Ledger & Journal Entries: Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and posting adjustments, including fixed asset accounting and intercompany transactions. — Accounting Research : Research complex business transactions and write formal technical accounting memos or white papers — Standard Implementation : Evaluate and implement new standards from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) or International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) — Month-End Close: Executing timely closing activities to ensure accurate reporting of financial performance — Account Reconciliation : Reconciling balance sheet accounts (bank, intercompany, GL) and resolving discrepancies — Financial Reporting : Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) for management and stakeholders — Compliance & Audits : Ensuring compliance with local, state, and international accounting standards and supporting internal/external audits — Operational excellence – Enable culture of continuous improvement through brainstorming and harnessing new ideas and solutions, evaluate opportunities for improvement and apply industry best practices and benchmarks and plan for contingencies and on-time delivery — Audit Support: Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors during financial reviews — Educational qualifications • Professional certifications like CA/ CPA only Work experience Min 3-5 yrs in Big 4 public accounting or corporate accounting policy Mandatory technical & functional skills • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, advanced Excel skills, and strong technical writing and research abilities • Strong command and ease of business English (spoken and written), native preferred • Insurance, Banking and Asset Mgt experience a plus • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. • Strong presentation skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders • High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience Level Senior Level