Lead Analyst- Retail Accounting

Levi Strauss & Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive health check-up

OPD coverage

Best in class leave plan

Mental wellbeing counselling

Exclusive Levi’s product discounts

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in Bengaluru seeks a detail-oriented Lead Analyst, Retail Accounting to support retail accounting operations and broader RTR activities.

You will partner with Retail Operations, Finance, and upstream teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely close, strong controls/SOX compliance, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in RTR with hands-on accounting and close processes.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP/S4HANA and ERP integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for retail and general ledger areas.
• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate support and approvals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items per SOX controls.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations; provide variance commentary to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Finance, Shared Services, and global teams to improve end-to-end processes.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX testing with documentation and responses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.

Skills

RTR experience

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP / S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

Summary of the role

Levi Strauss & Co. is looking for a detail‑oriented Lead Analyst, Retail Accounting to support retail accounting operations and broader record‑to‑report (RTR) activities across the Americas. This role partners Retail Operations, Finance, and upstream teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely close, strong controls/SOX compliance, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

About the role

• Own and support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for retail and general ledger areas (accruals, reclasses, and analysis).
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring appropriate support, approvals, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations (retail and corporate accounts), ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared in line with SOX/internal control requirements.
• Perform checks on retail cash variances (POS, deposits, bank matching) and support bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and driving timely resolution.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations, prepare variance commentary, and partner with stakeholders to explain results.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and close variances (including clearing accounts as applicable) in partnership with upstream and downstream teams.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Finance, Shared Services, and global teams to resolve issues, align on timelines, and improve end‑to‑end processes.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX testing by providing documentation, walkthrough support, and timely responses to requests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation (templates, reporting, system enhancements) to improve close accuracy and cycle time.

About you

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 8+ years’ experience in RTR
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, month‑end close, and RTR processes; exposure to retail cash/POS flows is a plus.
• Experience with SAP / S/4HANA (or similar large ERP) and a strong working knowledge of GL, subledger integrations, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI (or similar tools) to build/maintain close and reconciliation reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights for stakeholders
• Proven ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to closure with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of internal controls/SOX, audit support, and documentation standards
• Comfortable working across global time zones and collaborating with geographically distributed teams

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
• OPD coverage
• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
• Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well‑being
• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Location

IND, GBS Office Bengaluru

Contract Type

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Additional information

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.