Process lead Finance & Accounting

Location: Pune, India Experience: 3–5 Years

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance professional to join our global finance department. This role offers a comprehensive mix of General Ledger (GL) accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), and Indian Statutory Compliance. You will be a key contributor to the month-end closing process and act as a vital link between internal stakeholders and our global finance teams.

1. Month-End Closing & Financial Control

• General Ledger: Prepare and record daily and monthly accounting journals with high accuracy.

• Accruals & Provisions: Manage monthly provisions and accruals to ensure the completeness of financial results.

• Sub-ledger Management: Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations and secure necessary sign-offs.

• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to month-end timelines and internal control frameworks.

2. Statutory Reporting & Tax Reconciliation

• Direct Tax: Prepare quarterly TDS returns and maintain supporting documentation for withholding tax compliance.

• Indirect Tax: Perform monthly GST reconciliations and verify returns in accordance with statutory requirements.

• Audit Support: Facilitate internal and statutory audits by providing necessary reconciliations, workings, and documentation.

• Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, MIS, and management reports for senior leadership.

3. Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Management

• End-to-End AP: Manage the supplier lifecycle, including vendor setup, invoice processing, and T&E (Travel & Expense) for India and APAC regions.

• Banking: Oversee payment setups and perform vendor and bank account reconciliations.

• Process Excellence: Maintain and update procedure guides and lead control testing to minimize escalations and ensure data integrity.

• Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of Indian taxonomy (GST, TDS), Accounts Payable workflows, and Month-End closing cycles.

• Communication: Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly and concisely across different levels and global functions.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong logical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying process issues.

• Organization: Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize high-volume workloads, and meet rigid statutory deadlines.

• Education: CA-Inter, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com.

• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Finance, Accounting, and Reporting processes.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and experience with accounting/T&E software (experience with Workday is highly preferred).

This position is designed for a finance professional who thrives in a structured, global environment. You will gain exposure to diverse accounting functions and play a critical role in maintaining the financial health and statutory standing of a leading global organization.