GL & Consolidation Specialist

New Era Solutions; India; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in India is seeking a highly skilled Chartered Accountant with expertise in GL consolidation and S/4HANA implementation. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience, along with strong knowledge of US GAAP and a proven track record in leading SAP transformation projects. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and ensuring effective financial reporting compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in GL consolidation and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, especially in Finance (FI) and GL modules.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and international accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support SPA GL consolidation activities across multiple entities and geographies.
• Drive and contribute to S/4HANA implementation projects, focusing on GL and financial consolidation modules.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.

Skills

GL Consolidation

S/4HANA implementation

US GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or ICWA certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Overview

Industry: Information Technology (IT); Domain: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Chartered Accountant with deep expertise in General Ledger (GL) consolidation, SPA (Shared Platform Accounting), and S/4HANA implementation. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain knowledge in GL processes, a solid understanding of US GAAP, and proven experience in leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support SPA GL consolidation activities across multiple entities and geographies.
• Drive and contribute to S/4HANA implementation projects, focusing on GL and financial consolidation modules.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, and external consultants to align system capabilities with business requirements.
• Design and optimize GL processes and controls within the S/4HANA environment.
• Provide expert guidance on chart of accounts, intercompany eliminations, and financial close processes.
• Conduct gap analysis, prepare functional specifications, and support testing and deployment phases.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to data integrity, system configuration, and reporting accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or ICWA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in GL consolidation and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, especially in Finance (FI) and GL modules.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and international accounting standards.
• Proven track record in SAP implementation or migration projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Must-Haves

• Minimum 5 years of experience in GL Consolidation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in S/4HANA implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) / ICWA qualification.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and international accounting standards.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with SAP Group Reporting or BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
• Knowledge of IFRS and other global accounting frameworks.
• Exposure to multinational corporate environments and shared service models.

Interview Process

• 4 to 5 rounds of interviews.