Accountant

Cummins India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in India seeks a finance professional to manage general ledger activities, perform COA analyses and deliver accurate financial statements.

You will focus on month-end close, variance analysis, and internal controls, collaborating with auditors and management while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong understanding of Balance Sheet, P&L, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience with COA maintenance and US GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the department's general ledger and perform period-end close.
• Analyze variances and provide financial insights to stakeholders.
• Prepare general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Respond to inquiries from management and auditors while safeguarding confidential information.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

US GAAP

Communication Skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for general accounting work required to maintain the department’s general ledger. Performs financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements by identifying and analyzing variances.

Job Summary

Responsible for general accounting work required to maintain the department’s general ledger. Performs financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements by identifying and analyzing variances.

Key Responsibilities

Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Competencies

• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
• Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
• Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, banking, pension, local accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

Experience

5-8 years of relevant experience required.

• Experience in GL/R2R and financial accounting .
• Strong hands-on experience in month-end close and financial reporting .
• Good understanding of Balance Sheet, P&L, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments .
• Experience with Chart of Accounts (COA) maintenance .
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience in variance analysis and financial review.
• Exposure to audit support , preferably internal and/or external audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar will be an advantage.

Job

Finance

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2437235

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No