Group Reporting Accountant

Role Overview

• Prepare and provide accurate and timely detailed information for CFO report (primarily on the financial profit and loss account, summary balance sheet and cash flow)
• Assist with the monthly consolidation process in a timely, accurate and controlled manner and distributing reporting communications to the internal stakeholders.
• Prepares accounting memo for the accounting treatment related to revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS 15.
• Provide support on adhoc projects that rely on Group Reporting expertise including projects to advance financial system capabilities.
• Dealing satisfactorily with questions and providing speedy and reliable answers.
• Develop an expert knowledge of the Hyperion financial reporting systems.
• Handles hedge, FX spot deals and analysis of FX on a monthly basis.
• Covers acquisitions, mergers/divisionalisations and disposals of business and/or products.
• Perform value-in-use valuation for business/products.
• Supports budget and forecast submissions.
• Involved in Purchase Price Allocation preparation and Acquisition memos.
• Assist in file preparation for Investment and impairment review of Capdev Investment projects.
• Prepare disclosures for Financial Statements.
• Carry out annual review of Acquired Intangible assets and Goodwill.
• Manage Group reporting activities considered as with Key SOX control procedures. Ensuring the control is successful in preventing or detecting any material misstatements.
• Has been part of Elsevier SOX compliance management testing program for 3 years. Independently testing assigned process and documenting the test procedures.
• Ensuring the control is successful in preventing or detecting any material misstatements.
• Assist in audit requests and queries.
• Data reconciliation between systems.

Requirements

• Must have degree in Accounting, CPA is preferred.
• Must have 3-5 years’ work experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Experience with major enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft.
• Experience in medium to large company environment.
• Experience in business control is a plus.
• Experience in large multinational company preferred.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office
• home (applies in Chennai)