Sr. Account Executive

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manager Finance, the Accountant role, this person is part of the extended accounting function for multiple regions located in Xylem India’s Vadodara plant. S/he is responsible for managing the processing of the Journal accounting, Fixed Assets register and preparing timely reconciliations. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that finance reports are accurate and up to date. These functions may include accounting, financial reporting, compliance and SOX processes & procedures. S/he will also be responsible for adhering to the internal control procedures, Sox compliance and adherence to the delegation of authority matrix

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, using BlackLine, and ensuring proper documentation is obtained
• Record Fixed Asset updates and disposals in Oracle Fixed Asset Module
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying and correcting out of balances, addressing their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
• Respond to inquiries regarding general ledger balances
• Processing of month end accrual entries.
• Post banking related monthly accrual and interest entries.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as requested
• Assist with interim and annual audits
• Maintain applicable SOX controls
• Ensure all supporting documentation is in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
• Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.

Key Competencies:

• Good learning attitude
• Good communication skills
• Compliance and integrity
• Asking questions when in doubt
• Team management
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sound accounting knowledge