Senior/ Principal - Accountant- Statutory Reporting

IMA India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead statutory reporting and external audits. You will prepare GAAP financial statements, ensure compliance, and coordinate with country stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years post-qualification, strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in MS Excel/Word. SAP ERP knowledge is a plus, with a focus on automation and timely closing processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA/CA-Inter.
• 5+ years post qualification; 8+ years for CA-Inter.
• Experience in preparation and/or audit of statutory financial statements is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP or local GAAP.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP is an added advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare local GAAP financial statements, management reports and other documents for local statutory reporting.
• Lead external audit coordination with country stakeholders with minimal support.
• Review and validate US GAAP balances.
• Identify and post GAAP or timing adjustments to obtain the local statutory trial balance.
• Independently lead and support audits and statutory compliances of the allocated countries.
• Coordinate input from relevant sources and manage external audit of statutory financial statements.
• Focus on automation and standardisation when preparing the financial statements.
• Handle month end close activities where required.
• Provide timely and comprehensive answers to internal or external queries.
• Perform/Review Account Reconciliations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA/CA-Inter qualified

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, applies knowledge of the company's business systems, business processes and controls, including policies and procedures, relative to the location and department assigned.
• Demonstrates understanding of organizational structure and core businesses of the company and industry.
• Performs activities involving complex accounting reports and accounting analyses with related spreadsheets and applications input. Prepares and posts journal vouchers for complex accounting transactions.
• Reviews and monitors financial transactions for accuracy and timeliness. Researches and resolves complex accounting issues and transactions including related internal controls.
• Prepares, analyzes, and distributes financial results including variance explanations. Participates in multi-functional teams and develops project management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge in moderately complex aspects of general accounting, internal controls, company policy, financial analysis and reporting, forecasting, and financial applications, as well as intermediate levels of proficiency with industry and company acumen. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting related roles required.
• Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or related field. Knowledge of US GAAP or country-specific accounting principles required.

The Team

The local statutory reporting team is mainly responsible for the preparation of the local statutory financial statements of the Halliburton subsidiaries in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Contributor managing the external audit team and country stakeholders with minimum support.
• Prepare local GAAP financial statements, management reports and other related documents required for local statutory reporting.
• Perform review and validation of US GAAP balances.
• Identify, calculate, and post all necessary GAAP or timing adjustments to obtain the local statutory trial balance.
• Independently lead and support audits and statutory compliances of the countries allocated.
• Coordinate the input from all relevant information sources and manage the external audit of the statutory financial statements.
• Focus on automation and standardisation when preparing the financial statements.
• Handle month end close activities where required.
• Provide timely and comprehensive answers and information to queries raised whether internally or externally.
• Perform/Review Account Reconciliations

Basic Qualifications

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)/ CPA/ CA - Inter qualified.

Total Years of Experience

5+ Years post qualification; 8+ years in case of CA (Inter)

Desired/Preferred Expertise

• Experience in preparation and/or audit of statutory financial statements is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP or any other local GAAP.
• Hands on experience in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP is an added advantage.
• Good Verbal and Written communication skills.

Shift Timing

Ready to follow day shift with a mind-set for flexibility in work hours based on business requirement.

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Sr. Accountant and Principal Accountant.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

4th Floor, Gardenia 2D, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560103, India

Job Details

Requisition Number

210468

Experience Level

Experienced Hire

Job Family

Support Services

Product Service Line

Finance

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.