Owns the Payroll and Benefits accounting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with corporate policy and IFRS accounting standards
Leads and governs end‑to‑end processes across plants, ensuring consistent execution, strong controls, and standardized reporting
Accountable for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to payroll and benefit programs (e.g., payroll postings/accruals, health benefits, retirement plans, incentive compensation)
Conducts technical accounting research, analyzes complex transactions, and develops well-supported recommendations and memos/whitepapers to document conclusions
Reviews and assesses contracts and agreements to determine the appropriate accounting treatment, identifying key terms, obligations, and risks in accordance with IFRS and internal policy; prepares clear documentation of conclusions and recommended actions
Partners closely with HR, Payroll, GBS Finance North America and India, and Plant finance organizations across multiple geographic locations
Drives transformation through process redesign, automation initiatives, and system enhancements in partnership with IT and Digital Finance teams.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in general ledger accounting, internal controls, or audit-related roles, ideally with payroll or benefits accounting exposure
A mix of public accounting and industry experience is preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred
In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting standards, along with strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX)
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with exposure to payroll platforms including UKG
Strong data analysis skills with familiarity in reporting and visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
Experience with general ledger and reconciliation tools, including BlackLine or comparable systems
Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to navigate ambiguity, assess risks, and develop clear, well‑reasoned recommendations.

Lead Accounting Analyst

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