Finance, Accounting & Payroll Professionals

KBR, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking experienced Finance, Accounting and Payroll professionals to support global operations across multiple levels. The roles include accounting, payroll administration, tax compliance, audit, and financial controls with 4 to 12 years of experience.

Candidates should have a degree in Accounting/Finance and familiarity with ERP systems. Global payroll experience and strong analytical skills are preferred for roles spanning regions including the Middle East, Asia Pacific, US, UK,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience in accounting, finance operations, payroll, tax, audit, project accounting, or related functions.
• Experience supporting accounting/payroll operations in a global/multinational environment.
• Experience in shared services or global payroll.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of payroll, international tax filings, statutory filings.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting, payroll, tax, audit, and project setup activities across multiple regions.
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Contribute to financial controls and reporting for operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Independent/global work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.