Compensation and Benefits Accounting - Associate

NTT DATA, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. seeks a Compensation and Benefits Accounting–Associate to join its Office of the CFO and Controllership team in Mumbai.

You will handle accounting and reporting for compensation, benefits and equity plans, ensuring month/quarter/year-end closes and accurate journal entries. You will collaborate across teams on reconciliations, audits, and process improvements, maintain GAAP compliance, and contribute to ad hoc reporting and special projects within a fast-paced, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results
• Detail oriented, organized and proactive
• Team player with collaborative spirit
• Willingness to work independently and take direction

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly and year-end close for compensation, benefits and equity plans
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and adjusting entries
• Prepare variance analysis and explanations
• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts and research reconciliation issues
• Participate in audits and review requirements
• Assist with new unit/award issuance integration into accounting processes
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures and controls

Job description

Compensation and Benefits Accounting-Associate

Position: Compensation and Benefits Accounting–Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Compensation and Benefits Accounting Team is a part of the Office of the CFO and Controllership organization. TheAssociatewill be a member of a team of professionals that serve as the organizational center of excellence for compensation, benefits, and equity plan accounting to deliver best in class accounting and support business partners with reporting and analysis. TheAssociatewillbe responsible foraccounting andreporting forcompensation,benefitsand equity plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure complete,accurateandtimelymonth-end, quarter-endand year-end close processes forcompensation(Various short term andlong termaward plan),benefits and equity plan accounting.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries and adjusting entries, as needed
• Prepare pre-close month over month variance analysis and explanations
• Work independently tomonitor, maintain, and reconcile complex general ledger accounts; liaisewithcross functional teamto research and resolve reconciliation exceptions
• Participateinspecial projects and ad hoc reporting
• Cross train on various accounting functions within the team
• Participate in completing and reviewing internal and external audit requirements
• Integrate newunit/award issuance;forfeiture, terminationinto accounting processes and workpapers, asrequired
• Assistwith researching related technical accounting or reporting issues and providetimely,accurateand well documented guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Maintain compliance with GAAP or regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
• Monitorandmaintainwritten documentation ofpolicies, procedures, processes, and controls withinCompensation and benefit areas
• Become thoroughly familiar with assigned general ledger accounts,compensation and benefit programs,businesssegmentsandapplicabletechnical accounting areas

Required Skills:

• B.Com/M.com and MBA Finance
• CA/CPA is a preferred
• 7+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role
• Experience in accounting and/oraudit procedures
• Experience with financial accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to work as an effective team player and ability to collaborate
• Demonstrated strength inanalyticalandproblem solvingskills
• Ability to manage multiple competing prioritiesand achieve targeted outcomes
• A commitment to a culture of excellence and client service
• A sense of urgency, resultsorientationand thoughtful execution skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and positive work ethic
• Ability to take direction and work independently

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits accounting
• Familiarity with equity plan accounting
• Working knowledge of VBA / Macros is a plusand Power BI
• Previousexperience with PeopleSoft