Technical Accounting

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant / accounting professional with strong experience in core financial accounting, financial reporting, IFRS, US GAAP and GAAP conversion/implementation projects. The role will involve supporting complex accounting matters, financial statement preparation, accounting conversions and implementation of new accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support financial accounting and financial reporting activities for domestic and international entities.
• Lead GAAP conversion and transition projects, including Ind AS to IFRS and Ind AS to US GAAP.
• Support implementation of accounting standards and assess their impact on financial statements and business processes.
• Prepare and review IFRS, Ind AS and US GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Prepare technical accounting memos for complex accounting matters.
• Provide accounting advisory on areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations and financial reporting.
• Support implementation of IFRS 15, IFRS 16, ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Perform accounting analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and review of accounting entries.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax teams, finance controllers and international stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and standardisation within financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Guide and mentor junior team members and support delivery of accounting projects within agreed timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• CA / CPA / equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
• Strong experience in Financial Accounting / Financial Reporting / Technical Accounting.
• Hands-on experience with IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Proven experience in GAAP conversion, implementation or transition projects.
• Strong understanding of Ind AS, IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with IFRS 15, IFRS 16, ASC 606 and/or ASC 842.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and review.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in FAAS / Accounting Advisory / Technical Accounting.
• Exposure to SAP FICO, BlackLine or other accounting/reporting tools.
• Experience working with multinational clients or cross-border finance teams.
• Experience in managing or mentoring junior accounting professionals.

Ideal Candidate

A CA/CPA with hands-on core accounting and financial reporting experience, particularly someone who has worked on IFRS/US GAAP conversions, accounting standard implementation and technical accounting assignments.