At Thoughtworks, we are seeking an Accountant to join our growing and expanding team. This role is based in Bengaluru and sits within the India Finance Hub team, part of the Finance Operations group. Finance Hub’ is the term used by Thoughtworks to mean Finance Shared Services. The Accountant will support month-end close and other accounting activities for one or more of our European entities.
Job responsibilities
- Perform mid-month end closing activities accurately and on time, including preparing and posting journal entries for prepayments, depreciation and amortization.
- Perform month-end closing activities accurately and on time, including preparing and posting journal entries for payroll and expenses.
- Maintain and review the accuracy of general ledger balances, including preparation of monthly account reconciliations.
- Maintain an accurate fixed asset register.
- Support local statutory audits and other compliance requirements including local filings such as VAT returns.
- Prepare transfer pricing calculations and manage intercompany payables and receivables.
- Perform SOX controls and retain ‘audit ready’ evidence/support.
- Build productive working relationships with Regional Controllers in Europe and other members of the India Finance Hub.
Job qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Professional certification CMA,CPA or CA with 2-5 years PQE accounting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting transactions typical for a globally distributed professional or IT services business.
- Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and reconciliation processes.
- Experience in supporting audits and performing thorough financial reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials (Oracle) .
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial management software would be a plus.
- Experience supporting a US-owned European subsidiary, Experience supporting a local statutory audit in a European country or Experience with local tax filings in a European country is preferred.
Professional Skills
- Proven ability to proactively and independently problem solve; good common sense judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy in financial records and reports Ability to support multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills Willingness to adjust working hours to align with stakeholders in Europe Advanced Excel skills.
Other things to know
There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.
Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.
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