LEAD ACCOUNTANT I-INDIA

Lumen Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a qualified senior professional to perform independent reviews of financial reporting processes under SOX, supporting adherence to internal policies and accounting standards.

You will evaluate records, substantiation, and control execution, collaborate with global stakeholders, and help standardize review practices while contributing to period-end close and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, internal audit, or SOX compliance.
• Working knowledge of IND AS, IFRS, US GAAP.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities within defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews of financial processes and reconciliations.
• Assess adherence to SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Review supporting documents for substantiation of balances.
• Identify gaps and document structured observations.
• Track and follow up on review observations.
• Support audit requirements with documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Contribute to standardization of reviews and control processes.
• Assist in period-end reporting of control effectiveness.
• Participate in period-end review cycles aligned with timelines.

Skills

Accounting

Internal Audit

SOX Compliance

IFRS/GAAP

ERP SAP

Analytical Skills

Documentation

Stakeholder Communication

Education

B.Com

CA/ACCA (Semi-qualified)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI-powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high-performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI-ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

This role is positioned within the internal controls and compliance framework, with responsibility for performing independent reviews over financial reporting processes to support adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

The role involves evaluating financial records, supporting schedules, and control execution, with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and alignment to internal policies, accounting standards, and audit expectations. The position also contributes to strengthening the control environment through structured review procedures and consistent documentation practices.

The Main Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews of financial processes, including balance sheet account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and related documentation
• Assess adherence to SOX requirements and internal control standards
• Review and validate supporting documentation to ensure appropriate substantiation of financial balances, including aging and classification
• Identify gaps in documentation, control execution, or process adherence, and document structured observations
• Track and follow up on review observations to support timely resolution
• Support internal and external audit requirements by ensuring availability of review documentation and providing relevant explanations as required
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global stakeholders on financial control and compliance-related matters
• Contribute to standardization and consistency of review practices and control processes
• Assist in periodic reporting related to control effectiveness and review outcomes
• Participate in period-end review cycles aligned with financial reporting timelines

What We Look For in a Candidate

• B.Com with 10+ years of relevant experience or Semi-qualified CA / ACCA / equivalent with 6+ years of experience
• Experience in accounting, internal audit, or SOX compliance environment
• Working knowledge of IND AS / IFRS / US GAAP and audit expectations preferredUnderstanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting, and close processes
• Familiarity with SOX controls and audit requirements
• Strong analytical, review, and documentation capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a global stakeholder environment
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Ability to independently perform structured review procedures and manage multiple priorities within defined timelines

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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