Controllership Analyst

Accenture in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Controllership Analyst to support accrual accounting, financial close, and balance sheet reviews. The role emphasizes SOX compliance and finance operations, requiring sharp analytical skills and strict adherence to month-end timelines.

The analyst will handle general ledger analysis, accruals, charge reviews, and pre-close activities while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with accrual accounting and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of financial reporting principles and internal controls.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement/workflow platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support accrual accounting and the month-end close to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Execute SOX internal controls and maintain supporting documentation for audits.
• Conduct Balance Sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Review and approve vendor invoices in SAP workflows and coordinate with tax forms.

Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis

SOX Controls

Education

Master of Finance control

Tools

SAP

Ariba BuyNow

Excel

Job description

Skill required:

Controllership - Financial Reporting and Analysis

Designation:

Controllership Analyst

Qualifications:

Master of Finance control

Years of Experience:

3 to 5 years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

• Role Summary
• The Analyst will support Controllership activities with a focus on accrual accounting, financial close, balance sheet reviews, SOX compliance, and finance operations. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within strict month-end close timelines while ensuring compliance with internal control and audit requirements.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure integrity of all accounting principles and procedures Manage core accounting billing cash and receivables processes Ensure compliance with local and statutory tax compliance rules
• Financial reporting and analysis is the process of collecting and tracking data on a companys finances, including its revenues, expenses, profits, capital, and cash flow. What are we looking for?
• Primary skill - Financial Reporting and Analysis - P1 Roles and Responsibilities:
• Key Responsibilities
• 1. GL Analysis, Accrual Accounting & Financial Close Support
• Perform General Ledger (GL) analysis to ensure accurate recognition of accruals and appropriate allocation of costs to prepaid accounts in accordance with accounting policies and service periods.
• Manage recurring and ad hoc professional charges accruals to support complete and accurate period-end financial reporting.
• Execute pre-close activities including large invoice reviews, open Purchase Order (PO) analysis, and accrual validation checks.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• 2. SOX Internal Control Execution
• Execute assigned SOX controls and support compliance with internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and audit evidence for all control activities.
• Ensure timely completion of controls and promptly address control deficiencies or audit observations.
• Partner with stakeholders during internal and external audits to provide required documentation and explanations.
• 3. Balance Sheet Review (BSR) & Variance Analysis
• Prepare Balance Sheet Review schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct variance and trend analysis to identify significant balance movements and explain drivers of change.
• Support controller reviews and sign-off requirements through accurate and timely reporting.
• Contribute to pre-close readiness activities and continuous improvement initiatives to support accelerated close timelines.
• 4. Finance Operations & Review
• Review and approve invoices in Ariba BuyNow and SAP workflows after validating established control checkpoints.
• Prepare MOD-21 tax forms and coordinate with foreign vendors to obtain required approvals and signatures.
• Prepare invoice coversheets and coordinate booking of vendor invoices in SAP.
• Process accrual entries and other acc