Lead Analyst - HR Accounting

Responsibilities:

• Record and process journal entries for HR-related transactions, financial operations, and statutory reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including variance analysis and supporting schedules.
• Support the incentive accrual process, including review, calculations, and coordination with global teams.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including preparation of reports for government filings and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in payroll GL interfaces and other financial transactions.
• Update and maintain transaction details in databases and financial applications.
• Assist with SOX documentation and compliance activities.
• Liaise with global teams and business units to gather data and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve day-to-day accounting issues.
• Supervise junior team members and oversee daily deliverables.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis tasks as required.

Shift timing - Night shift (5.30 PM to 2.30 AM)

Qualifications:

• Around 7-8 years of relevant experience in Finance/Accounting, preferably in an offshore or shared services environment.
• Commerce graduate/postgraduate; CA/ICWA Intermediate preferred.

Additional Information:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SAP accounting principles; familiarity with Indian Accounting Standards is a plus.
• Experience with AP/AR/GL/ functions and financial close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
• Exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
• Ability to interact with external auditors and support audit requests.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply judgment in ambiguous situations and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to perform account reconciliations.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and lead others.