expert, r2r, financial planning and analysis

Randstad Staffing

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Randstad Staffing in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced accountant to join the finance team, providing comprehensive accounting support while operating in the current JDE environment and mastering Workday as implemented.

The role requires 14+ years in Finance and Accounting, strong Excel, IFRS knowledge, and proven ability to lead month-end closings, reconciliations, and cross-functional projects in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance-related field; CA / CPA is a plus.
Minimum 14+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (expert level).
Prior familiarity with Randstad operations and systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in line with local GAAP and IFRS/GAAP.
Prepare local statutory financial statements and tax support in coordination with external advisors.
Perform P&L analysis and explain variances month over month.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide explanations of changes.
Lead finance projects and drive process improvements.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliation

Excel skills

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems familiarity

English fluency

Month end close

Data analysis

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

JDE

Workday

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Job description

Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work.

We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we’ll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change.

At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally.

We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accountant to join our finance team and provide comprehensive accounting support. The ideal candidate will be adept at operating within the current JDE environment while possessing the agility and willingness to master the new Workday platform once implemented.

Job Description:

General Accounting & Reporting

Knowledge in Fixed asset accounting and lease accounting
Requires specialized conceptual and practical knowledge in own discipline or field and comprehensive understanding of related disciplines
Solves complex and diverse problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
Leads projects or project steps within a broader or cross-functional project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Contributes to process improvements
Acts as a resource for and supports the development of colleagues with less experience
Impacts the ongoing achievement of customer, operational, project/program or key business/organizational/service objectives and recommends improvements within area of responsibility
Explains difficult or sensitive information to facilitate productive discussion; works to build consensus
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, adhering to local GAAP and corporate reporting requirements (IFRS/GAAP, if applicable).
Assist with the preparation of local statutory financial statements and tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax support) in coordination with external advisors.
Conduct financial analysis and variance explanations as required by management.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide explanations of changes to prior periods.
Prepare month end journal entries (accruals)

Performing analytical tasks, including P&L analysis and identifying variances month over month by reviewing the GL.

Perform special analysis when needed for the director or managers
Preparation of month-end results, analysis and reporting for various entities & branches
Prepare non- financial data for reporting including analyzing and queries

Compliance and Control

Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
Ensure strong internal controls are followed and documented.
Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Skill set: Attention to detail, solid understanding of accounting & journal ledger concepts including booking of journal/accruals and expertise on account reconciliations. Working knowledge of JDE, Workday, Hyperion, PeopleSoft or well-known ERP systems.

Sensitive data access: Yes

Education & Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Postgraduate in Finance / Chartered Accountant (CA) /any other finance degree
Minimum of 14+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced or above advanced expertise)
Prior knowledge of Randstad operations and systems is an asset

Key Competencies:

Demonstrated proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) and Tagetik is preferred.
Prior experience or strong familiarity with Workday Financials or similar cloud-based ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Team lead experience with the ability to motivate team members and drive required outcomes.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Ability to work on large data set
Prior exposure in managing month end closing and reporting
Expertise in account reconciliation and research on “Open Items”
Ability to work independently under pressure during the month end and quarterly closing
Must be a team player/leader with ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
Flexibility is needed as the candidate might need to work for extra during month/quarter/year-end close
Self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic and customer service focused
Interested in learning and advancing career
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and escalation trends
Critical and analytical thinking. Problem solving skills, focus on improving processes to eliminate waste.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.