Senior Accountant

Optum India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in India (Gurugram) is seeking an experienced CA to manage financial statements, month-end close, and regulatory reporting. You will ensure accuracy of balance sheets, income statements, and notes to accounts with adherence to Schedule III.

Role requires 3+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. Proficiency in ERP/SAP and Excel is preferred, with awareness of IND-AS and auditing standards. Salary will reflect market norms.

Qualifications

• B. Com graduate and CA qualification completed.
• 3+ years of experience handling financial statements and month end reporting.
• Knowledge of ERP and SAP; experience with PeopleSoft and Excel.
• Knowledge of IND-AS and auditing standards.
• Strong GAAP understanding and analytical/documentation ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and month end close.
• Perform bank reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support balance sheet, P&L, and Notes to Accounts as per Schedule III.
• Maintain Fixed Assets and asset registers per applicable acts.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure proper accounting classifications.
• Adhere to employment contracts, policies, and location changes as needed.

Skills

ERP and SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation ability

Education

B.Com Graduate

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role is primarily responsible for preparation of financial statements and reports, month end closing and reporting, account reconciliations, compliance in local tax and reporting requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Month end closing which will include accruals preparation, prepaid amortization, cost allocations and payroll accounting
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation statements
• Performing variance analysis (both PL & BS) and explanation (period-over-period actuals)
• Provide support to prepare financial statements including balance sheet, statements of profit and Loss and Notes to Accounts as per Schedule III of companies Act, 2013
• Fixed Assets accounting & maintenance of Fixed assets register as per USGAAP, Companies Act & Income Tax Act
• Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications in accordance with local GAAP
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications

• B. Com Graduate and a qualified - CA
• 3+ years of experience of handling financial statements and month end reporting
• Knowledge of ERP and SAP (Ex: PeopleSoft, Excel, etc)
• Knowledge of IND-AS, standard on auditing
• Sound understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Proven analytical skills & an inquisitive mind, strong communication skills and documentation ability, detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to proactively work toward a goal

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.