Accounting Manager (India)

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Who we are:

X is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for our Record to Report (“R2R”) team to partner with cross functional teams to support India, Australia and New Zealand Accounting and India Tax operations. This role will be overseeing the financial reporting on multiple fronts, such as, financial statements, reconciliations, fixed assets, end-of-period responsibilities, and identifying any areas for process improvement. The candidate must be detailed oriented with strong communication skills to support and align to Asia Pacific Accounting operations.

The position will be based in Bangalore and will report to the Asia Pacific Senior Accounting Manager.

What you'll do

• Support general accounting for India, Australia and New Zealand

  
  

• Actively coordinate with the U.S. and intercompany finance teams throughout the close process

  
  

• Review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

  
  

• Perform and review fluctuation analysis of financial statements 

  
  

• Manage annual audit process and preparation of statutory reporting in compliance with local accounting standards

  
  

• Ensure consistent application of procedures and controls for India, Australia and New Zealand to Asia Pacific

  
  

• Review operating procedures developed by the Shared Services Center and support initiative to streamline Asia Pacific processes

  
  

• Ensure tax compliance for India in accordance with local laws and regulations

  
  

• Liaising directly with India local tax authorities and local tax advisors

  
  

• Co-ordinate the preparation and filing of tax returns (consumption tax, corporation tax, other local taxes) for India in accordance with local deadlines 

  
  

• Implement and monitor transfer pricing strategy for India

  
  

• Responsible for all India tax accounting under both US and local GAAP 

  
  

• Ensure compliance in relation to the taxation of stock based compensation for India

  
  

• Keep abreast of changes to India tax legislation 

  
  

• Other responsibilities include but not limited to participate in special projects and system enhancements as assigned.

  
  

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  
  

• Good understanding of high tech group structures and inter-company transactions (foreign currency translation)

  
  

• Good IT skills, well versed in Excel 

  
  

• ORACLE knowledge would be an advantage 

  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  
  

• Hands-on and committed individual with strong communication skills

  
  

• Meticulous, organized and good attention to details

  
  

• Able to work independently and collaboratively with all levels internally and externally 

  
  

• Ability to maintain financial accuracy while meeting tight timelines

  
  

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth tech environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, driven over-achievers, your career with us here at X will be both exhilarating and fulfilling!