GL Accountant

Rwindia; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rwindia is seeking a GL Accountant to manage general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. The successful candidate will oversee month-end close activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and perform financial reconciliations.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, along with demonstrated experience in general ledger accounting and financial operations. Strong analytical abilities and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in General Ledger accounting and financial operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting, accruals, and provisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting activities.
• Manage fixed assets accounting and handle payroll accounting.
• Prepare monthly management reports and coordinate month-end close activities.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end closing

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The GL Accountant is responsible for managing and performing general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. The role supports month-end close activities, financial controls, audit processes, and coordination across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies and standards.
• Manage fixed assets accounting, depreciation, and assets under construction.
• Handle payroll accounting based on HR summaries.
• Maintain prepaid cost registers, accruals, provisions, and revaluations.
• Manage current accounts and loan accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly management reports and maintain proper documentation.
• Coordinate month-end close activities with Finance teams.
• Review trial balances and perform account reconciliations.
• Identify discrepancies and initiate corrective/preventive actions.
• Support tax, statistical, banking, and employment reporting activities.
• Assist in internal and external audit processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in General Ledger (GL) accounting and financial operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience in month-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of fixed assets, accruals, provisions, and payroll accounting.
• Experience with trial balance reviews and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services environments.
• Knowledge of audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements.

Other Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.