zalaris
Website:
zalaris.com
Job details:
Job Title: Accounting Controller - Reconciliation Expert
Location:
Chennai, IN
Role Summary
We are looking for a senior accounting professional with at least
8 years of relevant experience to take ownership of end-to-end
Balance Sheet Reconciliation, GL account reconciliations, accounting controls, and month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on accounting background, solid
SAP experience, and the ability to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while collaborating closely with our international accounting teams. Experience with
IFRS 16 would be considered a strong advantage.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform periodic (monthly/quarterly) balance sheet account reconciliations across various GL accounts (bank, intercompany, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, provisions, etc.)
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items/open items in a timely manner, coordinating with relevant stakeholders
- Ensure all reconciliations are prepared as per defined SOX/internal control guidelines and closed within agreed SLAs/TAT
- Review and validate reconciliations prepared by junior team members (if applicable)
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
- Work closely with FP&A, AP, AR, and Treasury teams to resolve discrepancies
- Assist in statutory and internal/external audit requirements by providing supporting schedules and explanations
- Identify process gaps and drive automation/process improvement initiatives in reconciliation activities
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and company policies
- Support lease accounting and reconciliations under IFRS 16 (right-of-use assets, lease liabilities) — added advantage
- Prepare MIS reports and dashboards on reconciliation status, aging, and open items
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all reconciliation activities
Your Experience And Skills
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B.Com/M.Com); CA Inter/ICWA Inter/MBA Finance preferred
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in general accounting, R2R, or balance sheet reconciliation roles
- Strong hands-on working experience in SAP (FI module) is mandatory
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and month-end close processes
- Knowledge of IFRS 16 (lease accounting) will be an added advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.); exposure to reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine) is a plus
- Good communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle high volumes of transactions
- Willingness to work from office (Chennai location)
Nice to have
- Experience working in a shared services/GBS/KPO environment
- Exposure to multiple ERP systems besides SAP
- Prior experience supporting statutory/internal audits
What We Offer
- Professional challenges and good opportunities for personal and professional development
- Good working environment and engaged colleagues with competitive conditions
- Independent role with a solid team and professional environment.
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