PUN - REF116270Z_2026299275 - General Ledger - Senior Analyst

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with timelines. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments ensuring accuracy and completeness. • Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve open items promptly. • Support preparation of financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, etc.) to resolve accounting issues • Closing & Reporting - Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in line with corporate timelines. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial results. • Review trial balances and perform variance analysis to identify and correct discrepancies. • Prepare financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations. • Cash & Bank Accounting - Record daily bank transactions and reconcile balances with bank statements. • Monitor and report cash positions, interest, and bank charges. • Work with Treasury to ensure timely and accurate cash reporting • Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses - Record and analyze SG&A expenses to ensure proper cost center allocation.• Review expense accruals, prepayments, and amortization schedules. • Identify opportunities for expense control and process optimization • Revenue & Inventory Accounting - Record and reconcile revenue transactions in compliance with IFRS 15 or local GAAP. • Manage inventory valuation, adjustments, and variance analysis. • Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on stock accuracy and reporting • Intercompany Accounting - Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions during consolidation. • Coordinate with global entities to ensure accurate cross-company postings and settlements. • Knowledge of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements • Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis & Tax - Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations and conduct variance analysis. • Support tax accounting processes including deferred tax, provisions, and adjustments. • Provide analytical insights for management review and audit support • Timeliness and accuracy of month-end closing and reporting. • Quality and completeness of account reconciliations. • Reduction in open items and audit findings. • Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. • Efficiency improvements and process automation initiatives • Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting and month-end close activities. • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and standard reports. • Assist in cash, bank, and expense accounting. • Support audit requests and data preparation. • Identify and report process issues or control gaps to the Senior Specialist or Team Lead. • Review journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities performed by Analysts. • Handle complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and intercompany. • Conduct analytical reviews of balance sheets and P&L accounts for accuracy. • Support continuous improvement projects and standardization initiatives. • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned process areas. • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks (SOX). • Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. • Manage stakeholder relationships with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams. • Analyze monthly results, provide commentary, and present reports to management. • Professionally Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel. • SAP hands-on knowledge is preferred • Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, inter-personal and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting best practices mandatory • Hands-on experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. • Exposure to tax accounting, fixed assets, or consolidation processes. • Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, BlackLine). • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma).