Senior Accounting Analyst

Ford; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Credit Global Business Center (FCGBC) in India seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst to support IFRS, US GAAP reporting, statutory reporting, and financial close activities across Europe and India.

You will post daily and month-end journal entries in SAP, run reconciliations, assist with consolidated reporting in Workiva, and support audits and controls testing in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CMA.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and reporting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaboration with global stakeholders.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Continuous learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Post daily and month-end journal entries in SAP.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review sub-ledger reports and month-end schedules.
• Conduct balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Assist IFRS and US GAAP reporting.
• Prepare annual financial statements and roll-forward in Workiva.
• Ensure trial balance mappings and disclosures are accurate.
• Assist with statutory reporting and audits.
• Monitor daily finance activities and improve processes.
• Prepare monthly operational metrics.

Skills

CA/CMA

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Integrity

Problem solving

Education

CA/CMA

Tools

SAP ERP

Workiva

Job description

The Financial Reporting team is part of the Ford Credit Global Business Center (FCGBC), supporting Ford Credit Europe''s accounting and reporting operations. The team delivers month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting services across multiple European locations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Business Center, and Financial Planning teams across Europe and India. The role offers exposure to IFRS, U.S. GAAP reporting, statutory reporting, audit support, and financial close activities within a global financial services organization.

Financial Close Accounting

• Prepare and post daily and month-end journal entries in SAP.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review sub-ledger reports and month-end schedules.
• Conduct balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation activities.

Financial Reporting

• Support preparation of IFRS and U.S. GAAP financial reporting.
• Assist in consolidated reporting and regulatory filing requirements.
• Prepare annual financial statements and perform roll-forward activities in Workiva.
• Ensure trial balance mappings and financial statement disclosures are accurate.

Statutory Reporting Audit Support

• Assist with local statutory reporting requirements across European entities.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including walkthroughs and documentation requests.
• Participate in controls testing and compliance activities.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor daily finance activities and ensure timely completion of checklists.
• Maintain and update process documentation and desk procedures.
• Prepare monthly operational metrics and reporting.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Support business continuity planning and ad hoc finance projects.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
• Strong accounting fundamentals and financial reporting knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Exposure to U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting and audits.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as Workiva.
• Experience in financial services, banking, automotive finance, or shared services environments.
• Flexibility to support critical month-end and reporting deadlines.