PUN - REF115929Q_2026294907 - General Ledger - Lead Associate

Function: Finance & Accounting

Process: Record to Report (R2R) / General Ledger

Role: Lead Associate – General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliations

Location: Pune / India

Experience: 4–7 years, preferably in a Shared Services / GBS environment

ERP: SAP experience preferred

We are seeking a Lead Associate – General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliations to support end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, including General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, hands-on SAP experience, and a proven ability to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Perform General Ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and reclassifications.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with reporting timelines.

Analyze financial data and perform variance analysis on account balances.

Utilize SAP to perform accounting transactions, account analysis, and reporting activities.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOPs, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Support internal and external audits by providing reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and control.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, Fixed Assets, and Business Finance.

Provide guidance and support to junior team members on accounting and reconciliation matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

4–7 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Professional qualifications such as CA Inter, CMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are preferred.

Experience in a Shared Services, GBS, BPO, or multinational environment is an advantage.

Required Skills Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and accounting principles.

Hands-on experience with balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.

Proficiency in SAP (SAP FI/CO preferred); SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus.

Experience with journal entries, accruals, provisions, account analysis, and financial reporting.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.

Experience with reconciliation tools such as OneStream, Blackline, Cadency, or Trintech is desirable.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have strong SAP-based GL accounting and reconciliation experience, a solid understanding of month-end close processes, and the ability to independently manage complex accounting issues. Experience in process improvement, automation initiatives, and global stakeholder engagement will be highly valued.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce