R2R / General Ledger Analyst

Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 3–5 Years
Process: Record to Report (R2R) / General Ledger Accounting

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced R2R / General Ledger Analyst with 3–5 years of relevant experience in Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger, or Financial Accounting.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in month-end closing, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and financial reporting. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to meet strict financial closing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial closure.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.

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

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

• Investigate and resolve accounting mismatches, unusual balances, and open items.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

• Support SOX controls, internal audits, and external audit activities.

• Handle intercompany accounting transactions and fixed asset accounting, where applicable.

• Work with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiency.

Mandatory Skills

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

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

• Experience in balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Knowledge of accruals, provisions, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP systems.

• Exposure to SOX 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).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Stakeholder management and coordination.

• Ability to work under strict month-end closing deadlines.

• Team collaboration and process improvement mindset.

• Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate month-end financial closure.

• Quality and completeness of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Accuracy of journal entries and general ledger postings.

• Compliance with audit and internal control requirements.

• Timely resolution of outstanding accounting items.

• Accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in R2R, GL Accounting, Financial Accounting, or Finance Shared Services, particularly those with hands-on exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and ERP-based accounting operations, are encouraged to apply.