SME– General Accounting (Grade 13)

Company Overview

ABB is a global leader in technology, energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive and sustainable future. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrating individual differences and promoting a culture where everyone can contribute.

Job Summary

The SME - General Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and reporting activities for a specific country or cluster within ABB's Finance & Accounting Operations. This role focuses on ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting tasks, compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations, and training other team members in accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the Accounting & Reporting activities for specific countries or clusters, ensuring timely recording of all General Accounting transactions in CFIN/ERP.
• Coordinate with business units, Treasury, and Payroll teams to resolve unallocated transactions and prevent backlog.
• Review reconciled General Ledger (GL) accounts to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions to take over accounting activities from transitioning countries.
• Standardize accounting processes across all clusters within your responsibility.
• Implement newly developed programs to enhance accounting processes and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as required.
• Address internal and external audit queries by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls as per design.
• Initiate quality improvement initiatives and conduct training on specific accounting and reporting topics as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in general accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and journal entry processing, with 5-10 years specifically at ABB preferred.
• Strong experience in Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Must possess flexibility to work in various shift timings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is essential.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced skills in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with compliance auditing and risk management.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP).

Experience

A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in general accounting and financial reporting is required, with a substantial portion ideally gained within ABB.

Environment

This position will work on-site or in a hybrid model based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, within the Finance & Accounting Operations division.

Salary

Salary details have not been specified.

Growth Opportunities

Opportunities for career advancement within ABB may include higher-level finance positions or specialized roles in accounting operations, as well as potential leadership opportunities.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package, although specific details have not been provided in this description.

For more information on ABB and to apply, please visit their career portal at ABB Careers.