Specialist - Accounting & Compliance

Company Profile

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Description

Role Overview

• The role involves supporting financial operations with a focus on handling audits, accounting processes, and accounts payable (AP) management.
• The candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• The position requires a detail-oriented mindset with strong process discipline and control awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain books of accounts in adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Pass and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations (Bank, Vendor, GL, Intercompany).
• Assist in financial statement preparation and schedules.

Audit Support (Internal & Statutory)

• Support statutory, internal, and tax audits with required documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and reconciliations.
• Track and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Interface with auditors to resolve queries efficiently.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance processes.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Manage 3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) wherever applicable.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and maintain payment schedules.
• Perform vendor reconciliation and query resolution.
• Monitor and improve AP ageing and payable cycles.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to statutory compliances (GST, TDS, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.
• Support in regulatory reporting and filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and SOPs.

Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
• Support implementation of ERP/system enhancements.
• Drive improvements in turnaround time (TAT) and accuracy metrics.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and audit processes.
• Good exposure to AP workflows and vendor management.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic automation).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask effectively

Qualifications

• CA Qualified with 3–7 years’ experience in audit firms or corporate finance roles.
• Exposure to end-to-end accounting and AP cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills