Lead Bookkeeper -Global

Jobgether SRL; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance for EMEA hours

Global finance exposure

Career development opportunities

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

Jobgether SRL seeks a Lead Bookkeeper - Global based in India to own end-to-end bookkeeping and financial reporting for multiple entities in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role focuses on GAAP-compliant record-keeping, reconciliations, and dashboards, with collaboration across finance leadership and business stakeholders. EMEA hours may apply, Hyderabad-based requirement, offering growth in global finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive bookkeeping experience across entities.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, GAAP, and US tax requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of daily financial transactions and GL across multiple entities.
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and statutory filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

US tax knowledge

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Bookkeeper - Global based in India.

Take ownership of end-to-end bookkeeping and financial reporting activities within a fast-paced, globally oriented environment.

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciliations, reporting, controls, budgets, and forecasts across multiple entities.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring financial information is reliable, timely, and compliant with GAAP and applicable tax requirements.

The position combines hands-on accounting operations with process improvement, financial analysis, and risk management.

You’ll work closely with finance leadership and business stakeholders to identify variances, strengthen controls, and support informed decisions.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

It’s an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while developing your expertise across global bookkeeping and financial operations.

Accountabilities

• Maintain accurate and timely records of daily financial transactions and the general ledger across multiple legal entities.
• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting close activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and key financial and operating metrics.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Manage accounts payable processes, ensuring invoices are processed and paid on time while taking advantage of applicable discounts.
• Ensure company credit cards, loans, lines of credit, and other debt obligations are paid accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain organized digital accounting records and a comprehensive system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor accounting operations and transaction-processing activities across subsidiary entities.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, including analysis of budget-to-actual variances.
• Identify significant financial variances and communicate relevant findings and risks to finance leadership.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and the preparation and compilation of financial statements.
• Support state sales and use tax reporting and filing requirements.
• Ensure financial reporting and bookkeeping activities remain aligned with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed about changes in taxation, accounting regulations, and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders while maintaining clear, professional, and timely communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant business experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive bookkeeping experience, preferably in a global or multi-entity environment.
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple legal entities under a common organizational structure.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Practical knowledge of US taxation, including sales and use tax requirements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable accounting platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, DocuSign, Windows, and other digital productivity tools.
• Strong understanding of auditing, accounting controls, corporate financing, and financial operations.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and risk identification.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance teams and business stakeholders.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to remain organized and focused when managing competing priorities.
• Willingness to work EMEA-aligned hours, including a shift of approximately 2 PM to 11 PM when required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a global finance and accounting environment supporting multiple entities.
• Exposure to US taxation, GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and full-cycle accounting operations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful financial processes and contribute to improved controls and reporting.
• Career development opportunities within a growing professional environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and contributions.
• Opportunities to strengthen expertise in accounting technology, financial systems, and process optimization.
• Shift allowance provided for applicable EMEA working hours.
• Role based in Hyderabad, India, with working arrangements subject to the applicable team and business requirements.
• Opportunities to collaborate with international stakeholders and gain broader exposure to global financial operations.