Role
Accountant
Grade
Associate II
Experience
2-5 years
Job Description
Role overview
This role is based in Bengaluru and sits within the India Finance Hub team, part of the Finance Operations group. The Accountant will support month end close and other accounting activities for one or more of our European entities.
Here’s What You’ll Do
● Perform mid-month end closing activities accurately and on time, including preparing and posting journal entries for prepayments, depreciation and amortization
● Perform month end closing activities accurately and on time, including preparing and posting journal entries for payroll and expenses
● Maintain and review accuracy of general ledger balances, including preparation of monthly account reconciliations.
● Maintain an accurate fixed asset register
● Support local statutory audits and other compliance requirements including local filings such as VAT returns
● Prepare transfer pricing calculations and manage intercompany payables and receivables
● Perform SOX controls and retain ‘audit ready’ evidence/support
● Build productive working relationships with Regional Controllers in Europe and other members of the India Finance Hub
Here’s What You’ll bring
Essential
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Professional certification CMA,CPA or CA with 2-5 years PQE accounting experience
● Strong working knowledge of accounting transactions typical for a globally distributed professional or IT services business
● Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and reconciliation processes
● Experience in supporting audits
● Strong written and verbal English language communications skills
● Willingness to adjust working hours to align with stakeholders in Europe
● Proven ability to proactively and independently problem solve; good common sense judgment
● Advanced Excel skills
● Familiarity with ERP systems and financial management software
● Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy in financial records and reports
● Experience in performing thorough financial reconciliations
● Ability to support multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Highly desirable
● A working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials (Oracle)
● Experience supporting a US owned European subsidiary
● Experience supporting a local statutory audit in a European country
● Experience with local tax filings in a European country
Mode of Working
WFO - Any Thoughtworks Location
Job ID
IME:IN:Ops:Contractor:Associate II:Accountant (7966)
ID - 9951
No. of positions
1
Interview Plan
Technical + Project Interview
Budget - 1 Lac per month.