Senior Financial Accountant

HH Global; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Global in Mumbai seeks a Senior Financial Accountant - Record to Report (R2R) to own end-to-end accounting processes within the Center of Expertise. You will drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes across regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS/US GAAP.

This role requires 3–5+ years post-qualification experience, professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent), and strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years post-qualification experience in financial accounting, audit, or shared services.
• ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
• Experience in multinational entities, multi-currency accounting, or complex group structures.
• Exposure to SOX environments beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee key Record to Report activities for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple regions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments in line with global policies.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and lead resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain and apply IFRS/US GAAP across reporting entities and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive process improvements, system upgrades, and ERP optimization.
• Collaborate with FP&A, country financial controllers, and auditors to support informed decisions.

Skills

Business English

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Financial Accountant - Record to Report (R2R) to support the development and delivery of world-class global accounting processes within our Center of Expertise. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who is passionate about end-to-end process excellence, global standardization, and continuous improvement across the R2R process.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Execute and oversee key Record to Report activities for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, North America, LATAM).
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments in line with global policies.
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and lead resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain assigned accounts, processes, and trial balance ownership, ensuring consistent application of global accounting policies (IFRS/US GAAP).

Regulatory Compliance & External Reporting

• Support statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax filings, indirect tax compliance (e.g., VAT/GST), and transfer pricing documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies across multiple countries.
• Ensure the R2R process complies with the Company's accounting policy.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks, ensuring strong financial governance across assigned reporting entities.
• Support SOX-compliance activities including control testing, remediation, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive monitoring and process control enhancements.

Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial processes by identifying inefficiencies and proposing standardized solutions.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation workstreams, and ERP optimization.
• Support implementation of best practices across global finance teams to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with the Country Financial Controller's to provide high-quality insights to leadership across regions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, regional finance teams, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues and support informed decision‑making.
• Assist stakeholders across time zones, ensuring consistent service delivery and clear communication.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Mandatory proficiency in Business English (written and spoken).
• Mandatory ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
• 3-5+ years post-qualification experience in financial accounting, audit, or shared services.
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with multinational entities, multi-currency accounting, or complex group structures.
• Exposure to SOX environments beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with statutory accounting, intercompany processes, and audit management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is advantageous.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills with comfort handling large, complex datasets.
• Understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and process frameworks (e.g., R2R, P2P, O2C).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent communication skills, able to operate across cultures and time zones.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Process-led mindset with a natural drive for efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to support a high-performing global finance function