General Ledger Accountant

Light & Wonder India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Four days in office

Job summary

Light & Wonder India seeks an experienced GL Accountant Corporate to manage general ledger activities, journal entries, and month-end closes. You will coordinate bank and balance sheet reconciliations and support transition of processes from the US team, working with global stakeholders.

The role requires 4+ years in GL accounting, strong Oracle ERP and BlackLine experience, and a focus on controls and process improvement within a multinational setup.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on with Oracle ERP and BlackLine reconciliation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger accounting activities including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support transition of accounting processes from US team and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support audits.
• Maintain SOPs and internal control documentation and drive process improvements.

Skills

General Ledger

Journal processing

Bank reconciliations

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

BlackLine

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

GL Accountant Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary Key Responsibilities

Perform General Ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities. Prepare and review bank reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items. Manage balance sheet reconciliations through BlackLine and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls. Support the transition of accounting processes from the US team and ensure smooth knowledge transfer and process stabilisation. Work closely with US-based stakeholders during transition and post-transition periods to understand process requirements and expectations. Independently drive assigned transition activities, identify process gaps, and recommend improvements. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support audits. Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal control requirements. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimisation efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in a General Ledger (GL) accounting environment. Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and BlackLine reconciliation systems. Proven experience in performing bank reconciliations within a multinational organisation. Demonstrated experience in transitioning accounting processes from the US or supporting global process migrations. Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and global stakeholders.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. Good knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, journal processing, and account analysis. Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements.

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to interact with senior stakeholders and global teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Working Expectations

Willingness to work closely with the US team during transition and stabilisation phases. Flexibility to support occasional late evening hours to facilitate knowledge transfer and stakeholder collaboration during the initial transition period. Ability to independently manage transition activities while effectively partnering with internal teams. Commitment to working four days per week from the office without exception . Demonstrated ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced multinational environment.

Preferred Attributes

Proven track record of successfully managing process transitions and stabilisation activities. Ability to build strong working relationships across teams and functions. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and operational excellence.

Location

Bangalore

Work Model

Hybrid - Mandatory 4 days per week in office

Experience

4+ Years

Function

Finance & Accounting - General

Key Skills & Responsibilities

General Ledger (GL) accounting and month-end close activities Preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals Bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations Financial reporting and variance analysis Exposure to Blackline and account reconciliation tools Exception handling in Blackline Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies Support timely and accurate month-end close activities. ERP systems experience, including Oracle and Business Central Compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements Audit support and preparation of supporting documentation Process improvement, standardization, and documentation Stakeholder management and collaboration with global teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Qualifications