Job Description – R2R / General Ledger Analyst

Job Title: R2R Analyst / General Ledger Analyst
Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years
Department: Finance & Accounting
Function: Record-to-Report (R2R)

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced R2R / General Ledger Analyst with 3–5 years of relevant experience in Record-to-Report, General Ledger, and Financial Accounting. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in month-end closing, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform month-end closing activities and ensure timely and accurate financial closure.

2. Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.

3. Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.

4. Manage accruals, provisions, and other general ledger accounting activities.

5. Support financial reporting and ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

6. Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit guidelines.

7. Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to resolve accounting-related queries.

8. Support intercompany accounting and fixed asset accounting activities.

9. Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiency.

10. Ensure all deliverables meet month-end closing deadlines and quality standards.

Mandatory Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in R2R / General Ledger / Financial Accounting.

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

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation.

• Knowledge of accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Preferred Skills

• SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.

• SOX Controls and Audit Processes.

• Shared Services / MNC experience.

• Intercompany Accounting.

• Fixed Asset Accounting.

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent accounting qualification (completed or pursuing).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management.

• Ability to meet strict month-end closing deadlines.

• Team collaboration and process improvement mindset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate month-end closure.

• Quality and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Journal entry accuracy.

• Compliance with audit and internal control requirements.

• Effective resolution of outstanding accounting items.