Accountant II, Expense Management

Lease Accounting Entries:

• Prepare and post lease accounting entries in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate records of lease agreements and related financial transactions.
• Reconcile lease accounts and ensure proper classification of lease expenses.

Accounts Payable:

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice verification, approval, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of accounts payable transactions.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and respond to inquiries promptly.

Accruals:

• Prepare and post monthly accrual journal entries.
• Review and analyze accrual accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile accrual accounts on a regular basis.
• Reach out to relevant parties (i.e., FP&A, vendors, business owners) as needed to obtain accrual estimates or validate accruals.
• Review aged accruals on a quarterly basis (at a minimum) to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Expense Report Management:

• Oversee the expense report submission and approval process.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for expense reporting.
• Review and audit employee expense reports for accuracy and completeness.

Financial Reporting:

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Conduct flux analysis on account fluctuations,identifying business drivers behind significant variances.

Audit and Compliance:

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements for their respective areas of responsibility.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CA/CMA Inter) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on lease accounting, accounts payable, accruals, and expense report management.
• Experience working for a global company dealing with multiple currencies and handling fx entries.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills: Accounting Principles, Analytical Skills, Accruals, Process Improvement, Ms Office Applications, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Accounting Software, Interpersonal Skills, Audit And Compliance

Experience: 5.00-7.00 Years