Global Accounting Associate

Role Overview

• Support the full range of finance activities, including finance operations, statutory and management reporting, taxation, governance and compliance across subsidiaries in India and other locations as needed.
• Assist in consolidation processes and intercompany transactions, ensuring proper accounting and reconciliation.
• Partner with the finance team to support month-end and year-end close activities, including revenue recognition and related finance tasks.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, ensuring timely review and resolution of outstanding items.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, audit schedules and other data required for management review and statutory compliance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, company secretaries and other statutory bodies to help resolve finance, tax and compliance matters efficiently and effectively.
• Support tax compliance activities by assisting with filings, documentation and responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure finance processes and reporting comply with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, corporate governance requirements and local statutory regulations across jurisdictions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration and timely follow-up.
• Improve the use of modern accounting tools and technology to enhance process efficiency, accuracy and control.
• Support cross-functional projects and contribute ideas that help improve finance processes and ways of working.
• Any other duties that fall within the purpose and scope of the role

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Part-qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to drive delivery in audit, tax, compliance or corporate finance activities through professional, academic or other relevant experience.
• Experience working with multi-entity or multi-country accounting and statutory reporting is an advantage.
• Excellent digital literacy, including confidence using emerging technology tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders at different levels, using a clear, respectful and collaborative approach.
• A proactive, responsible, and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt when priorities change.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and output quality.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
• 21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
• 14 days holiday for the year 2025
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
• Group Medical Insurance
• A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
• Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service
• dedicated services for enhanced EAP and comprehensive wellness with 24/7 helpline available through Truworth Wellness
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme