General Ledger Accounting Analyst

Ecolab; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Pune, India seeks a driven General Ledger Accounting Analyst to support the finance team. You will manage day-to-day ledger maintenance, month-end activities, and ensure accuracy of the general ledger in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes process improvement, SOX/audit readiness, ERP tools like SAP and HFM, and collaboration with global teams. Fluency in English and strong analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance and 4+ years of significant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger and ensure accuracy.
• Perform month-end accruals and closing activities (FX revaluation, VAT, prepaid accruals).
• Handle ERP/tech tools: SAP, HFM, OnBase; prepare and enter journal entries.
• Prepare reconciliations, analyze items, and escalate unreconciled items.
• Review and approve reconciliations; support audit readiness (SOX, internal/external).
• Assist in writing/defining desktop procedures, policies, and narratives.
• Identify process improvements and participate in projects and transitions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder Alignment

Adaptability

Collaboration

Cultural Awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

HFM

Power BI

OnBase

Job description

Ecolab is searching for a driven General Ledger Accounting Analyst for future opportunities within our Finance division in Pune, India.

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefits.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.
• Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger.
• Perform month end accruals and closing activities like Fx revaluation, VAT settlement, prepaid accruals, etc.
• Manage ERP and technologies tools like SAP, HFM, OnBase, etc.
• Prepare and enter journal entries into Blackline. Explain, preparer and maintain support documentation.
• Preparer account reconciliations. Perform analysis, follow-Up on open Items, maintain support documentation and escape unreconciled items to the correct level.
• Review and approve account reconciliations. Detect accounting errors and provide feedback to preparers.
• Prepare support documentation for audit purpose. (SOX, internal and external).Actively participate on audit Walkthroughs.
• Participate in the writing, updating and defining Desktop Procedures, Policies and Narratives.
• Detect and elevate all process and accounting tasks that are not working properly or need to be improved.
• Prepare Key Performance Metrics (KPI´s)
• Collaborate with Team Leads where they support is required.
• Maintain fluid communication with stakeholders and other GBS teams.
• Support Team Leads in preparation of trainings and in the detection of training opportunities.
• Perform trainings and assist other team members.
• Active participation in projects and transitions, where they are identified as key expert or key team member,
• If needed, be actively part of the recruiting process for new employees, Support Management.
• Contribute to knowledge management activities by identifying and updating knowledge as requested and required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and participating in improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting or finance and 4+ years of significant work experience.
• Familiarity with fundamental business principles, processes, and terminology.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work with data accurately and pay attention to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong knowledge of USGAAPs. (IFRS a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word, and Outlook software
• Result Oriented and Proactive
• Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with fluency in English.
• Demonstrated history of analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Process Improvement tools (i.e. LSS)
• Deep Knowledge of SAP, HFM and Power BI will be a plus.
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (i.e SoX)

Skills:

• Detail-oriented.
• Problem Solving.
• Time Management.
• Customer Service.
• Communication and Presentation.
• Stakeholder Alignment.
• Adaptability.
• Cultural Awareness
• Collaboration