Finance & Accounting Analyst

# Job Description – Record to Report (R2R) / General Ledger Accountant

Location: Gurgaon 

Experience: 3–5 Years

 Function: Finance & Accounting

## 1. Mandatory Skills

- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger (GL), or Financial Accounting.

- Hands-on experience in month-end closing activities and journal entries.

- Experience in balance sheet account reconciliations.

- Strong knowledge of accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

- Good understanding of accounting principles and standards.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

## 2. Preferred Skills

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.

- Exposure to SOX controls, internal controls, and audit processes.

- Experience working in Shared Services or multinational organizations.

- Knowledge of intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting.

- ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification (completed or pursuing).

## 3. Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict month-end closing deadlines.

- Strong team collaboration and coordination skills.

- Process improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.

## 4. Key Roles & Responsibilities

- Execute month-end closing activities within defined timelines.

- Prepare, review, and post journal entries.

- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

- Manage accruals, provisions, and other general ledger activities.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

- Support financial reporting and period-end activities.

- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements, and internal controls.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding accounting issues.

- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

## 5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely and accurate completion of month-end closure.

- Quality and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations.

- Accuracy of journal entries and general ledger postings.

- Compliance with audit requirements and internal control procedures.

- Timely identification and resolution of outstanding accounting items.