Senior General Accounting Analyst

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz India Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Analyst in Ahmedabad to own general accounting activities, lead month-end closes, and ensure robust controls. You will mentor junior analysts and collaborate with regional finance teams to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

The role focuses on IFRS/US GAAP reporting, journal entry reviews, and cross-functional support to controllers and FP&A, with emphasis on adherence to SOX controls and process transformations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce.
• CA/CPA/ACCA (preferred or in advanced stages).
• 4-6 years of experience in RTR/ATR/General Ledger accounting.
• Experience in shared services or global business services environment preferred.
• Prior experience in reviewing work and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Oversight: Own and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and complex adjustments; ensure ledger integrity and support B15 analysts.
• Month-End Close Leadership: Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close with timely, high-quality outputs; review variance analyses.
• Balance Sheet Governance: Review reconciliations, monitor aged items, resolve differences, and govern high-risk accounts.
• Financial Reporting & Insights: Support IFRS/US GAAP reporting; partner with FP&A to explain variances.
• Controls & Compliance: Ensure SOX compliance and audit readiness; support remediation of gaps.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-End Close

IFRS/US GAAP

Excel

SOX

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CA/CPA/ACCA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Trintech

Job description

Analyst I , ATR General Accounting NA Job Description Job Description Role: Senior Analyst - General Accounting (B16) Function: ATR (Account to Report) Location: Ahmedabad, India Company: Kraft Heinz

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger Oversight Own and review journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and complex adjustments. Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the general ledger. Provide guidance and review support to B15 analysts for accounting activities.
• Month-End Close Leadership Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned entities. Ensure adherence to close timelines, with high focus on quality and completeness. Review and validate variance analysis, highlighting key drivers and risks.
• Balance Sheet Governance Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring proper substantiation. Monitor aged items and drive timely resolution of reconciling differences. Govern critical and high-risk accounts with strong control focus.
• Financial Reporting & Insights Support accurate and timely financial reporting aligned with IFRS/US GAAP. Provide insights on financial performance, trends, and anomalies. Partner with FP&A and controllers to explain results and variances.
• Controls & Compliance Ensure strict adherence to SOX controls and internal accounting policies. Perform control checks and support remediation of identified gaps. Actively support internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Management Act as a key point of contact for Controllers, FP&A, and regional finance teams. Collaborate across ATR towers (IC, FA, Cash, Costing, Commercial). Provide training and guidance to junior team members (B15 level).
• Process Improvement & Transformation Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives. Identify improvement opportunities across GL and close processes. Support transformation programs and adoption of best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce
• CA/CPA/ACCA (preferred or in advanced stages)

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in RTR/ATR/General Ledger accounting
• Experience in shared services or global business services environment preferred
• Prior experience in reviewing work and mentoring team members

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/US GAAP)
• Expertise in month-end close and balance sheet governance
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (analysis, reporting, data handling)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead processes and influence outcomes
• Continuous improvement and transformation mindset

Preferred Skills

• Experience with reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine, Trintech)
• Knowledge of SOX controls, audit, and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to multinational and matrixed environments
• Experience in process transitions or transformation projects

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Greater ownership and visibility in financial reporting and close processes
• Opportunity to mentor junior analysts and lead key accounting activities
• Direct exposure to global controllers and senior finance stakeholders
• Key role in transformation and automation initiatives within ATR

Location(s) Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes . Experience Level Senior Level