GL Accountant – EMEA

ISS STOXX GmbH; Mumbai City; Sur place; INR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ISS STOXX GmbH in Mumbai (Goregaon East) is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to manage accounting activities for the EMEA region with a focus on daily operations and month-end close.

This role is open for candidates based in Mumbai only; shift timings are 11 AM to 8 PM, and candidates should be based in Mumbai. The ideal candidate has CA/CMA/ACCA qualifications with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience; CA intermediate with 3 years articleship.
• Fresh CA / CMA / ACCA candidates are welcome.
• Experience in fixed asset reconciliation and month-end close.
• Proficient in MS Excel; good English communication.
• Experience with SAP; knowledge of Swiss/German GAAP preferable.

Responsabilités

• Independently handle month-end close for EMEA entities.
• Finalize up to financial statements; balance sheet reconciliations, MIS and bank reconciliations.
• Analyze trial balance and prepare adjusting entries.
• Coordinate with auditors for interim and statutory audits.
• Review invoices, expenses; posting and processing journal entries.
• Create and maintain fixed asset register and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare reports and financial analyses for managers in EMEA/USA.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect taxes; assist as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Connaissances

General ledger

Month-end close

English communication

Financial analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CMA/ACCA candidature

Outils

SAP

MS Excel

Description du poste

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is actively hiring a General Ledger Accountant for the Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.

This role is open for candidates based in Mumbai only.

Shift timings would be 11AM to 8 PM

Overview:

As a General Ledger Accountant, ISS is seeking a highly driven and skilled professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounting activities for the EMEA region, with a strong focus on daily financial operations and month‑end close processes. You will ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and collaborate closely with the finance team to meet critical month‑end timelines.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced accounting professionals, and we also welcome applications from recently qualified CA / CMA / ACCA candidates with relevant practical training exposure.

Responsibilities:

• Independently handle month-end close for EMEA entities.

• Finalization up to the preparation of financial statements Prepare Balance sheet reconciliation, MIS and bank reconciliations.

• Ability to analyse trial balance, look for corrections and make the necessary adjusting entries.

• Coordinating with the auditors and several teams inhouse for interim audit as well as statutory audit of EMEA entities

• Reviewing & approving invoices, and expenses, Posting & processing journal entries in the accounting system.

• Create & maintain fixed asset register in the accounting system and prepare monthly reconciliation for the same.

• Can handle projects, prepare reports and financial analysis as requested by managers from EMEA/USA

• Working knowledge of direct and indirect taxes to help with accounting.

• Other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

• Graduates with 5+ years of relevant accounting experience or CA intermediate, with 3 years of experience with Articleship are preferred.

• Recently qualified CA / CMA / ACCA candidates (including those with articleship or mandatory practical training) are welcome to apply

• Experience in fixed asset reconciliation, depreciation, compiling data for statutory auditors, Accounts finalization & month-end close process.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, excel etc.)

• Good command of the English language (Speaking and Writing)

• Experience in SAP is preferred.

• Experience in Swiss or German GAAP companies is preferable.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders’ benefit.

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