Senior Financial Accountant – General Ledger (GL) (CA/ CMA mandatory)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with 3–5 years of accounting experience to join our Finance Division as a Lead Financial Accountant. In this role, you will manage core general ledger accounting activities, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, support periodic financial close processes, and produce accurate financial statements. You will also contribute to accounting controls, audit readiness, and process improvements to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting: Maintain accurate general ledger records, prepare and post journal entries, and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded.

Account Reconciliation

Perform periodic balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support timely resolution.

Financial Close

Execute assigned ledger close activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of accounting information.

Financial Reporting

Prepare and analyze financial reports, including profit and loss statements, income statements, and balance sheets, to support management decision-making.

Intercompany Accounting

Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, supporting accurate recording and reporting.

Accounting Compliance

Apply relevant GAAP requirements, maintain appropriate accounting documentation, and ensure journal entries meet internal and external audit specifications.

Cross-Functional Accounting Support

Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and related accounting activities when required.

Process Improvement

Contribute to maintaining accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and special accounting projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory Qualified CA or CMA with 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience. Hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, including preparation and posting of journal entries. Experience performing account reconciliations and supporting periodic general ledger close activities. Ability to prepare financial statements, including profit and loss statements, income statements, and balance sheets. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application to financial accounting.

Understanding of internal and external audit documentation and compliance requirements relating to journal entries. Good-to-Have Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting, or intercompany transactions. Experience contributing to accounting process improvements, policies, or procedures. Participation in finance transformation initiatives or special accounting projects. Self-Assessment Questions Am I a qualified CA or CMA with 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience?

Do I have hands-on experience preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting financial close activities? Have I prepared financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets? Am I confident applying GAAP requirements to accounting transactions and financial reporting? Have I worked with audit documentation and compliance requirements associated with journal entries?