Financial Accountant (12-month contractual role)

Role Summary

  The role is positioned as a core controllership and compliance role for the Sophos India entity, with a strong emphasis not only on traditional accounting responsibilities but also on process improvement, automation, and cross-functional finance partnering. The role reports to the India Financial Controller and is accountable for the full spectrum of financial accounting activities for India. Its central objective is to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust compliance, and disciplined balance sheet control, while also acting as a bridge between finance operations and newer digital ways of working.   The role also has substantial statutory and tax compliances (GST, TDS), along with fixed asset reporting and expense controlling aspect.

Role Summary

  The role is positioned as a core controllership and compliance role for the Sophos India entity, with a strong emphasis not only on traditional accounting responsibilities but also on process improvement, automation, and cross-functional finance partnering. The role reports to the India Financial Controller and is accountable for the full spectrum of financial accounting activities for India. Its central objective is to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust compliance, and disciplined balance sheet control, while also acting as a bridge between finance operations and newer digital ways of working.   The role also has substantial statutory and tax compliances (GST, TDS), along with fixed asset reporting and expense controlling aspect.

What you will do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the India entity, ensuring adherence to Group and Local GAAP.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and control.

• Own the entity balance sheet and reconciliation reviews, co-ordinate within the team ensuring timely resolution of variances.

• Managed end-to-end GST compliance for Sophos India, including preparation of workings, return filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C), and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

• Own the fixed asset reporting process, including asset creation, depreciation posting and physical verification of fixed assets on periodic basis.

• Perform detailed prepayment analysis and periodic review to ensure accurate amortization, proper classification, and completeness of expenses in line with accounting policies.

• Coordinate and support both internal and external audit processes.

• Continuously improve accounting processes, documentation, and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Group Finance, Centralized AR/AP/GP, FP&A, Group Tax, and HR partners.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and regulatory developments in India

What you will bring

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience and a total of up to 7 years work experience, including Articleship

• Competent in ERP systems (SAP mandatory) and Excel/Power BI

• Working knowledge of GST, TDS (mandatory)

• Proven experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and statutory reporting

• Working exposure with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Strong accounting knowledge with IGAAP (mandatory) and IND AS/ IFRS (preferred)

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