Senior Accountant

qualys; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualys in Pune seeks a Senior Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting for multiple international entities. You will manage month-end close, prepare journal entries, and ensure records meet US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP, working with global teams across time zones.

The role requires strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday), and excellent communication. You will coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and FP&A to drive accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience in a multinational setting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and local compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for international entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments and GL reconciliations.
• Ensure financial records conform to US GAAP, IFRS, or local GAAP.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support filing requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors across countries.
• Manage intercompany billing, loans, settlements, and balances.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Intercompany accounting

ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Communication

Multinational operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Senior Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting activities of multiple international entities. The role will be responsible for managing month-end close, statutory audits, local compliance requirements, intercompany accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, and global finance teams.

The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, experience with multinational operations, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different countries and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned international entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS, FRS 102, or local GAAP).
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support local filing requirements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Review bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accuracy of intercompany transactions and balances.

Statutory Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of audit recommendations and internal controls.

Tax & Regulatory Support

• Assist in preparation of corporate tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other local tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal tax teams.
• Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.

Intercompany & Treasury Activities

• Manage intercompany billing, loans, settlements, and account reconciliations.
• Support treasury-related activities including cash management, investment accounting, and foreign exchange transactions.
• Monitor intercompany agreements and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and strengthen controls.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and automation projects.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedure documentation.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Payroll, and international business teams.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to stakeholders.
• Assist management with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent preferred.
• 5-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close processes.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and local compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.