Senior General Ledger Accountant

Metaphor Infotech Mumbai; Gurugram District, Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Metaphor Infotech Mumbai seeks a senior GL accountant to lead complex month-end close for a multi-entity environment. You will manage journal entries, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS.

You will partner with FP&A, Tax and auditors, develop SOPs, and drive system improvements to automate reconciliations and streamline the close process. A CPA or equivalent certification and 5+ years of GL experience are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive GL accounting experience in a multi-entity corporate environment.
• Expert-level ERP proficiency; SAP/Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and multi-currency consolidations.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations with junior staff and resolve items.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close and automate reconciliations.
• Assist with testing and enhancement of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and accounting policies for GL.
• Serve as SME for GAAP/IFRS inquiries.
• Coordinate with audits and prepare PBC schedules and financial statements.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and function leaders for accurate data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MARS

Sun

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

• Complex Accounting & Month-End Leadership:
• Lead critical aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring all general ledger activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, multi-currency consolidations, and variance analyses.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior staff, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Process Improvement & System Optimization:
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline the financial close process, automate reconciliations, and reduce manual data entry.
• Assist with the testing, implementation, and enhancement of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and accounting policies for the GL function.
• Reporting, Audit & Collaboration:
• Act as a subject matter expert for technical accounting inquiries, researching and providing guidance on accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).

Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external audits, coordinating the preparation of PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and financial statements

• Partner effectively with FP&A, Tax, and functional leaders to provide accurate financial data and support business decisions.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a complex, multi-entity corporate environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with major ERP systems; knowledge of SAP, Oracle, MARS, or Sun is a plus.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial consolidations, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and accelerating the month-end close cycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and advanced Excel skills.