Principal Specialist, Accounting (US)

IN_CSS Randstad Global Capability Center Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India in Hyderabad seeks an experienced accountant to support accounting operations and close processes. You will handle AP/AR, GL postings, journal entries, intercompany reconciliations and VAT/tax support in line with local GAAP and IFRS, coordinating with external advisors as needed.

You should be proficient in JD Edwards and Workday, with advanced Excel skills and a strong controls mindset to ensure accurate monthly reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CA/CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (JDE/Workday).
• Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP; ability to handle audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, AP/AR, GL postings and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end/quarterly close and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare journal entries with proper documentation and classifications.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and tax support with external advisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

IFRS knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

JDE

Workday

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Job description

Every year, we help hundreds of thousands of people find rewarding jobs in the ever-changing world of work. We understand the importance of a job in peoples lifes and we want to help them find work that feels good. And we’ll help them continue to grow as their needs and ambitions change. At Randstad, our value comes from our people and that is why we put them first. We are proud of our learning culture and career architecture framework that encourages ours team to develop both personally and professionally. We believe that talent grows when presented with opportunity and this is why we encourage our people to think beyond their role. We have created a culture that enables talent to flourish, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering team spirit, and continually building mutual trust.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accountant to join our finance team and provide comprehensive accounting support. The ideal candidate will be adept at operating within the current JDE environment while possessing the agility and willingness to master the new Workday platform once implemented.

Job Description: General Accounting & Reporting

• Self-Starter and ability to work independently on day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger postings, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, adhering to local GAAP and corporate reporting requirements (IFRS/GAAP, if applicable).
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper classification and documentation.
• Perform intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes.
• Partner with various stakeholders outside of accounting function to research and resolve reconciling items
• Assist with the preparation of local statutory financial statements and tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax support) in coordination with external advisors.
• Conduct financial analysis and variance explanations as required by management.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide explanations of changes to prior periods.
• Prepare month end journal entries (accruals) Performing analytical tasks, including P&L analysis and identifying variances month over month by reviewing the GL.
• Perform special analysis when needed for the director or managers
• Preparation of month-end results, analysis and reporting for various entities & branches
• Prepare non- financial data for reporting including analyzing and queries
• Coordinating new projects and testing
• Knowledge in Fixed asset accounting and lease accounting
• Knowledge in Revenue recognition and GP activities Compliance and Control
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Ensure strong internal controls are followed and documented.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Skill set

• Attention to detail, solid understanding of accounting & journal ledger concepts including booking of journal/accruals and expertise on account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of JDE, Workday, Hyperion, PeopleSoft or well-known ERP systems.
• Sensitive data access: Yes

Education & Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Postgraduate in Finance / Chartered Accountant (CA) /any other finance degree
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced or above advanced expertise)
• Prior knowledge of Randstad operations and systems is an asset

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) and Tagetik is preferred.
• Prior experience or strong familiarity with Workday Financials or similar cloud-based ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Team lead experience with the ability to motivate team members and drive required outcomes.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IFRS.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Ability to work on large data set
• Prior exposure in managing month end closing and reporting
• Booking of journal entries and booking accruals during month end/quarterly close
• Expertise in account reconciliation and research on "Open Items"
• Prior experience of intercompany
• Ability to work independently under pressure during the month end and quarterly closing
• Must be a team player with ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Flexibility is needed as the candidate might need to work for extra during month/quarter/year-end close
• Self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic and customer service focused
• Interested in learning and advancing careers Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and escape trends
• Critical and analytical thinking. Problem solving skills, focus on improving processes to eliminate waste.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Is this the job for you?

In the accelerating world of work, we offer unparalleled opportunities. Staffing, recruitment, selection, business development, HR, IT, marketing & communications, legal or finance - wherever your talent takes you, you'll find the perfect match in a job at Randstad.

To know. To serve. To trust. Striving for perfection. Simultaneous promotion of all interests.

Our core values, established in the company's early days, guide our behavior and represent the foundation of our culture. At Randstad, we aim to provide our employees with meaningful rewards and fair remuneration in order to strengthen their ties with the company, while encouraging outperformance. Remuneration is based on real outcomes also taking external market developments into account. We also encourage our employees to participate in Randstad's success via our employee Share Purchase Plan. Randstad is a champion of equity around the world. We believe this helps us build a more agile, productive, and innovative workforce that reflects our talent and client base, and the society in which we work. We believe in our employees and their ability to become leaders. We provide ample opportunities for employees to further develop their leadership skills, to acquire and build a global mindset, and to effectively manage and leverage cultural differences.