Senior Accountant - Tax & Compliance team

Jensen Hughes; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes seeks a Senior Accountant for the Tax & Compliance team based in Mumbai, India, reporting to the US-based Tax & Compliance Supervisor. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial, compliance and tax reporting across the global structure.

The India office is in Mumbai and the role offers hybrid working arrangements. The candidate will handle statutory audits, lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16, month-end close, and coordination of tax compliance with

Qualifications

• BS in Finance or Accounting; CPA highly preferred, not required.
• 5+ years of applicable experience; public accounting a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and International Accounting Standards; proficiency with MS Office; Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus; ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with transactional accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual statutory audits and other required financial audits for Jensen Hughes subsidiaries.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and documentation for external auditors.
• Prepare lease journal entries under ASC 842 and IFRS 16, including setup and modifications.
• Support month-end close, posting journal entries and reconciling balance sheets.
• Assist with tax filings, provisions and related documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to meet compliance deadlines.
• Prepare and reconcile indirect tax filings and tax payments/estimates.
• Support compliance calendars and regulatory filing preparation.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

MS Excel

English communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Senior Accountant - Tax & Compliance team

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, weremain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a self-motivated Senior Accountant on the Tax & Compliance team to support the global finance function. This role will be based in India and will report to the Tax & Compliance Supervisor in the United States. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial, compliance and tax reporting.

Our India office is based in Mumbai; India and this role offers hybrid working options while based in Mumbai .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with annual statutory audits and other required financial audits for Jensen Hughes subsidiaries
• Prepare audit schedules, account reconciliations, supporting documentation, and other information requested by external auditors
• Prepare monthly real estate and equipment lease journal entries in LeaseCalc under ASC 842 and IFRS 16, including new lease setup, lease modifications, and reconciliation of lease balances to the general ledger.
• Support the month-end close process, including preparing and uploading journal entries in Deltek Costpoint, maintaining prepaid and other recurring schedules, and performing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for corporate income tax filings and tax provisions.
• Coordinate information requests from external tax advisors and assist with timely completion of tax compliance requirements.
• Support preparation and reconciliation of indirect tax filings, including reconciliation of tax records to the general ledger. Includes assisting with tax payments, estimates, and tracking tax-related deadlines.
• Assist with statutory and corporate compliance requirements in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers. Maintain compliance calendars and monitor filing and reporting deadlines. Prepare and organize supporting financial information required for statutory and regulatory filings.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a BS in Finance or Accounting (CPA highly preferred, not required); 5+ years of applicable experience (public accounting experience is a plus)
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and International Accounting Standards; proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel); Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus; Experience with foreign currencies and international accounting principles is a plus; the ability to shift priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with a focus on transactional excellence and a sense of urgency and ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines working independently as well as within a team setting
• Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to training and development programs to enhance your payroll expertise
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process.