Finance Associate
Globalization Partners simplifies global business by enabling companies to hire great talent anywhere in the world, without the complexity of setting up foreign branch offices or subsidiaries. You find the talent, and we put YOUR candidate on OUR fully compliant, in-country payroll. This enables you to expand into almost any country around the globe – quickly and easily.
Our platform enables you to leapfrog over the legal, HR and tax complexities without having to figure out “how” to do business in a foreign country, while getting all the benefits of a global team.
Globalization Partners.
International Business, Simplified.
About the position:
Based in India, as a Finance Associate, you will be part of the General Ledger Accounting Team. Your main responsibilities will include maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, execution of month-end close activities for multiple G-P entities and support of new service lines and enhanced financial processes.
What you can expect to do:
Executing month-end close activities within deadline, such as cash entry, bank reconciliation, prepayments & accruals, payroll journal entry, depreciation & amortization journals and other ad-hoc journal entry for several assigned entities across the globe.
Ensuring all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP, or Local GAAP).
Assisting in the preparation of timely & accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Performing regular balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis.
Maintaining accurate supporting working papers for allocated ledger accounts.
Standardizing & optimizing team processes to ensure scalability in the organization.
Assisting in bringing new entities/countries into our team scope; liaising with internal regional accounting, treasury, AP and cash collections teams to understand country specific dynamics and ensure smooth integration of processes into the GL team.
Supporting other members of the wider Finance team on numerous projects including the implementation of ERP system, financial statement audits, transfer pricing calculations, payroll reconciliations and process improvements as required.
Identifying opportunities for automation and implementing changes to increase efficiency, streamline workflows and internal controls, and continually identifying opportunities for process improvements in the GL accounting team.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related area is essential
Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in progressive accounting – Publicly traded company experience desirable
Experience in multi-national environment including multi-currency translations and consolidations
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Payroll experience in multiple countries is an advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle a high volume of time sensitive materials
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in collaborating with remote colleagues and employees globally
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work from remote or home office locations
Shift Timings: EMEA