Analyst/ Senior Analyst - Accounting

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented General Ledger Specialist to manage reconciliations and controls from Mumbai. You will drive accuracy in balance sheet accounts and collaborate with APAC finance teams to resolve issues and ensure timely month-end close.

The role emphasizes proactive process improvement, documentation, and cross-functional communication to strengthen governance across entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Experience with GL accounting, reconciliations and R2R processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; knowledge of Blackline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and complete GL reconciliations using Blackline within defined timelines.
• Investigate and resolve aged reconciling items with finance teams; root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve reconciliation quality.
• Support process standardization and automation; contribute to documentation updates.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Record-to-Report (R2R)

Financial Accounting

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Blackline

ERP Systems

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Financial Controls & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Blackline

ERP Systems

Job description

Key responsibilities

General Ledger Reconciliations (60%)

• Prepare, review, and complete General Ledger account reconciliations using Blackline.
• Ensure reconciliations are performed accurately and within defined timelines.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Monitor outstanding balances and reconciliation exceptions.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Management (30%)

• Investigate and resolve aged reconciling items in partnership with finance and accounting teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address accounting discrepancies and improve reconciliation quality.
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.

Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Support process standardization and automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness.
• Contribute to documentation updates and best-practice sharing across the team.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• Financial Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Blackline (Preferred)
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial Controls & Compliance

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability and willingness to work flexible schedules when business needs require

Stakeholder Management

This role collaborates regularly with multiple finance functions across the APAC region, including:

• APAC Finance Teams
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Controllership
• Intercompany Accounting
• Treasury
• Corporate Accounting
• GOSC Leadership

Impact of the Role

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet accounts.
• Support timely completion of month-end close activities.
• Drive resolution of reconciliation issues and aged items.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and financial controls across supported entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

4-6 years of experience in:

• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Blackline.

Professional qualification such as:

• CA
• CMA
• ACCA
• CPA
• Hands-on experience with Blackline.
• Experience supporting regional or multinational finance operations

Team & Development

• Individual Contributor role.
• Opportunity to coach and support junior team members as required.
• Exposure to regional finance operations and cross-functional stakeholder engagement within APAC.