Finance Accounting And Payroll Professionals

KBR, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking experienced Finance, Accounting and Payroll professionals to support global operations from Chennai. Roles span Accountant, Senior Accountant, Payroll Manager, and multiple Payroll Specialist positions with 4 to 12 years of relevant experience.

Successful candidates will ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and support business operations while driving continuous process improvements across accounting, payroll, tax, and project setup functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Accounting, Finance Operations, Payroll, Tax, Audit, Project Accounting, or related functions.
• Experience supporting accounting/payroll operations for multiple regions (Middle East, Asia Pacific, US, UK, Australia, Canada).
• Experience in shared services or global payroll environments.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Payroll, international tax filings, statutory filings.

Responsibilities

• Support finance and accounting operations across multiple levels.
• Contribute to accounting, financial reporting, payroll administration, tax compliance, and project setup.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Drive process improvements and automation in finance functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Deltek

Costpoint

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Title:

Finance, Accounting & Payroll Professionals

Position Summary

KBR is seeking experienced Finance and Accounting professionals across multiple levels to support global operations. Opportunities may include Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Tax Compliance, Project Setup, Audit, Accounts Reconciliation, Financial Controls and Operational Finance functions. 4 to 12 years of relevant experience.

Successful candidates will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, supporting business operations, and driving continuous process improvements.

Roles/Titles:

• Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Payroll Manager
• Payroll Specialist – Payroll Banking Administrator
• Payroll Specialist - Payroll Time Admin/Labor processor
• Payroll Specialist
• Associate Accountant
• GSOF
• Snr. Payroll Specialist
• Accountant, US Federal/State Tax
• Analyst, Project Setup

Basic Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in Accounting, Finance Operations, Payroll, Tax, Audit, Project Accounting, or related functions.
• Experience supporting accounting/ payroll operations for the Middle East, Asia Pacific, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and/or Canada
• Experience working in a shared services or global payroll environment.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge in Payroll, international tax filings, statutory filings

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, Deltek, Costpoint, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of US Federal/State Tax regulations, payroll legislation, project accounting, or audit processes.
• Experience supporting multinational or shared services environments.
• Continuous improvement, automation, and process optimization experience.
• Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, audit support activities, or internal compliance processes.
• Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project maintenance activities, and charge number controls.