Accountant – Finance Operations

Employment Type: Contract (~9 Months)

Role Summary:

We are currently hiring for a 9-month contract position. We are seeking a hands-on, closure-driven candidate with 2-4 years of experience (Big 4 Audit background preferred) to manage finance operations for one of our entities. In this role, you will be expected to hit the ground running to oversee financial statement preparation, Month-End Close (MEC), and lead statutory audits by managing end-to-end compliance during this 9-month tenure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit, Compliance & Technical GAAP: Act as the subject matter expert for Ind AS/AS, US GAAP, and Local GAAP requirements. Lead internal and external audits end-to-end while enforcing 100% adherence to statutory compliance calendars and local filings.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close (MEC): Lead end-to-end month-end close operations with technical accounting precision, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate balance sheet reconciliations, and timely financial statement preparation.
• Taxation & Risk Advisory: Partner with external consultants on Direct/Indirect Tax filings, assessments, transfer pricing compliance, and ad-hoc direct and indirect tax matters.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Support ad-hoc assignments and collaborate across global and regional teams to resolve open balance sheet items, taking full ownership to drive tasks to complete operational closure.

Credentials & Experience:

• Qualifications: Qualified/Semi Qualified-Chartered Accountant with 2–4 years of experience. Prior experience in a Big 4 firm (Audit/Assurance) is preferred.
• Technical Accounting: Strong working knowledge and practical application of Ind AS/AS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Systems & Automation Skills: Advanced proficiency in enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Excel. Proven experience or strong technical aptitude for finance automation tools (Power Query, VBA/Macros, Power BI, Alteryx, or basic RPA).
• Mindset & Soft Skills: Self-starter with high ownership, a collaborative "doer" mindset, and the grit to solve complex, messy reconciliations. Ability to quickly adapt, take ownership, and deliver results within a defined 9-month timeline. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to interact clearly across all organizational levels.

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person