General Ledger Analyst

Ecolab Global Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab Global Services is seeking an experienced GL Accountant to manage day-to-day general ledger, perform month-end close activities, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role involves handling ERP tools like SAP, HFM, and OnBase, and preparing journal entries in Blackline with proper supporting documentation.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance and 4–6 years of significant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of USGAAP (IFRS a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn new tools, processes and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day general ledger accuracy and close activities.
• Perform month-end accruals and closing tasks (FX revaluation, VAT settlement, prepaid accruals).
• Manage ERP and tools such as SAP, HFM, OnBase.
• Prepare and enter journal entries into Blackline with supporting documentation.
• Prepare reconciliations and analyze open items; escalate unresolved issues.
• Review and approve reconciliations; identify and report accounting errors.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

English communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Excel proficiency

Verbal communications

Education

Accounting/finance degree

Tools

SAP

HFM

OnBase

Blackline

Job description

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 elevate 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 (KPIs)
• 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 to 6 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