Lead Analyst- Retail Accounting

Levi Strauss & Co.; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive health check-up

OPD coverage

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Analyst, Retail Accounting to support retail accounting operations and RTR activities across the Americas.

You will partner with Retail Operations, Finance, and upstream teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely close, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in RTR, strong accounting fundamentals, and hands-on experience with SAP/S4HANA, GL integrations, and reporting.

Qualifications

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 8+ years in RTR.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience with SAP/S/4HANA and GL/subledger integrations.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for retail and general ledger.
• Prepare and review journal entries with proper approvals.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and clear reconciling items per SOX.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet variances; provide variance commentary.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX testing; drive process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP / S/4HANA

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*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.*