Team Lead - General Accounting

Company Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. As a global market leader, we provide the resources and support necessary for progress—both for you and your team. We are committed to helping you grow, knowing that it takes grit and determination to succeed.

Job Summary

The Team Lead - General Accounting plays a crucial role in driving accurate and timely completion of accounting activities within the General Accounting (GA) team. This position ensures compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements while overseeing the month-end close process and enhancing the transparency of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in the appropriate format for timely regulatory filings.
• Lead Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) compliance for specific areas to ensure effective controls over financial reporting processes.
• Perform analysis of accounts, highlighting discrepancies or anomalies for correction, and act as a subject matter expert for resolving accounting transactions and reporting inquiries.
• Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.
• Support the month-end close process, including account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in general accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and processing of journal entries.
• Proven experience in handling a team effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong capability in performing general accounting activities and recording financial transactions.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external auditors.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years in accounting-related roles, with significant experience in general accounting and financial reporting.

Environment

• The role operates in an onsite environment contributing to the Finance Function in Bengaluru.

Salary

• Salary information is not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within the finance function at ABB as organizational needs evolve and personal skills develop.

Benefits

• Details regarding benefits are not specified.