Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior General Ledger Accountant Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax Employment Type: Full Time Location: India

Description Join the inDrive Accounting Hub in India as a Senior Accountant/Accountant specializing in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role designed for a technically proficient and commercially aware As a key member of our Global Shared Services Center (SSC), you will ensure the integrity of our financial data by managing the end-to-end accounting for expenses. You will serve as a vital bridge between global operations and financial reporting, maintaining a balance between operational excellence and strategic business partnership in a fast-paced, highly international environment.

Note: We are hiring for either a GL Accountant or Senior GL Accountant role. The final grade will be determined based on the candidate's technical interview performance and overall experience.

Key Responsibilities

• GL Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity (Primary Focus)

• Own preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations with complete and accurate supporting documentation.

• Ensure timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items, with clear tracking of aging balances.

• Maintain reconciliation trackers and ensure completeness across all key GL accounts.

• Drive discipline around balance sheet reviews and sign-offs, ensuring strong controllership.

• Audit & Compliance (Quarterly/Annual)

• Lead preparation and review of PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules for quarterly and annual audits.

• Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, managing queries and ensuring timely closure.

• Ensure all audit requirements are supported with proper documentation and reconciliations.

• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls (SOX/ICFR, where applicable).

• Accruals Support

• Support the accrual process during month-end by preparing select accrual entries and validating supporting data.

• Assist in variance analysis between accruals and actuals for assigned areas.

• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure completeness of expense recognition.

• Process Improvement & Controls

• Drive standardization and automation of reconciliation and audit processes.

• Develop and maintain SOPs for GL reconciliations and audit support activities.

• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness.

• Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Auditors, Controllers, FP&A, AP, and business teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data quality.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

• Post-Qualification Experience: 4–5 years of experience in a global accounting environment or a Tier-1 Shared Services Center (SSC).

• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

• Technical Expertise: 2–3 years of hands-on experience with NetSuite is mandatory.

• GAAP Knowledge: Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.

• Industry Context: Experience operating in a fast-paced, international environment (Tech or Hyper-growth startups preferred).

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 48 countries.

• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.

• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.

• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.

• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.

• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location.