Accountant

Wenger & Watson; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Wenger & Watson is seeking a detail-oriented GL Accountant in Chennai to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements. The role involves collaborating with reporting managers, ensuring accurate consolidation in Cognos, and supporting audit processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Great Plains. This position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least three years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for provisions, adjustments, inventory, payroll, and other accounting areas.
• Reconcile priority balance sheet accounts before uploading Trial Balance into the consolidation tool (Cognos).
• Ensure all reconciliations have documentation and action plans for reconciling items.
• Prepare preliminary financial statements and provide variance commentary.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting Managers and Business Leaders to finalize financials.
• Upload approved financials into Cognos and update forms for group consolidation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, maintaining confidentiality.
• Operate accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains) and reporting tools.
• Recommend improvements for GL accounting processes.
• Assist other accountants during month-end closings and provide reports as requested.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Cognos

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Accounting:

• Prepare and post journal entries for provisions, adjustments, inventory, payroll, and other accounting areas.
• Reconcile priority balance sheet accounts before uploading Trial Balance into the consolidation tool (Cognos).
• Ensure all reconciliations have appropriate documentation and action plans for any reconciling items.

Financial Statements & Reporting:

• Prepare preliminary financial statements and provide variance commentary.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting Managers (FRM) and Business Leaders to finalize financials.
• o Upload approved financials into Cognos and update relevant forms for group onsolidation.

Audit & Compliance:

• o Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing necessary support and explanations.
• o Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, clients, and vendors.

System Operations:

• o Operate accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains) and reporting tools efficiently.
• o Recommend improvements for GL accounting processes.

Ad Hoc Tasks:

• o Assist other accountants during month-end closings and perform other assigned duties.
• o Provide periodical/standard and ad hoc reports as requested by stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (Great Plains preferred).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to adapt to changing work environments and manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous work habits and a professional demeanor.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting with at least three years of relevant experience, or
• equivalent education and experience