Sr Accountant Accounting Services

Empower India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower India in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Fixed Assets Accountant to own end-to-end FA accounting, reporting, and close across all Empower entities. You will manage capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and CIP placements in SAP S/4HANA FI-AA, while maintaining asset master data and ensuring policy compliance.

You will support month-end and year-end close, perform reconciliations, and drive SOX controls, process improvements, and collaboration with auditing teams across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of general ledger accounting experience, including 3+ years in Fixed Assets.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and fixed asset accounting processes.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA FI-AA and BlackLine or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Fixed Assets accounting, reporting, and close across Empower entities.
• Review capitalization and expense classifications per US GAAP and policy.
• Handle capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and CIP placements.
• Prepare and post FA and general ledger journal entries with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Own FA master data governance in SAP S/4HANA; ensure data integrity.
• Perform FA reconciliations (subledger-to-FI, BlackLine) and resolve reconciling items.
• Conduct account analysis and GL reconciliations; investigate variances.
• Prepare FA roll-forwards and support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Support month-end/quarter-end/year-end close; provide analyses and explanations.
• Perform periodic asset reviews and impairment assessments; ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as FA SME for SAP S/4HANA; drive data governance and process optimization.
• Design and monitor internal controls over FA, SOX compliance, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Support audits with analyses, documentation, and audit inquiries.
• Lead process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and control.

Skills

Fixed Asset accounting

US GAAP

SAP S/4HANA FI-AA

Journal entries & close

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA FI-AA

BlackLine

Job description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Job Description

As an individual contributor, owns the end-to-end Fixed Assets accounting, reporting, master data governance, controls, and compliance processes across Empower, while also supporting broader general ledger accounting, analysis, and close activities. Responsible for the accurate and timely accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting of fixed assets and assigned accounting areas in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and internal control requirements, while serving as the Fixed Assets Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP S/4HANA (FI-AA) and driving continuous process improvement.

What You Will Do

• Own the end-to-end Fixed Assets accounting, reporting, and close process across all Empower legal entities.
• Review Ariba purchase requisitions and capital expenditures to ensure proper capitalization and expense classification in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Execute Fixed Asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, retirements, and construction-in-progress placements into service.
• Prepare, review, and post Fixed Asset and other assigned general ledger journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Own Fixed Asset master data governance in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate asset setup, classification, lifecycle management, and data integrity.
• Perform and oversee Fixed Asset reconciliations, including subledger-to-FI reconciliations, BlackLine account reconciliations, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform account analysis and general ledger reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Prepare and reconcile Fixed Asset roll-forwards and support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparation of accounting analyses, fluctuation explanations, and reporting for assigned areas beyond Fixed Assets as needed.
• Perform periodic asset reviews, including impairment assessments, to ensure asset accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies.
• Serve as the Fixed Assets Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP S/4HANA (FI-AA), driving asset master data governance, reporting, reconciliations, and process optimization across the organization.
• Design, execute, and monitor internal controls over Fixed Assets, including SOX compliance, control documentation, and remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accounting analyses, reconciliations, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) yers of progressive general ledger accounting experience, including 3+ years of dedicated Fixed Assets accounting experience in a multinational organization.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, impairments, and accounting policy compliance..
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA Fixed Assets (FI-AA), including asset master data management, capitalization, retirement, transfer, and depreciation processes, BlackLine, and relevant financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience performing Fixed Asset subledger-to-FI reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, roll-forward reporting, account analysis, and month-end close activities.
• Knowledge of SOX/internal control frameworks, including control execution, documentation, audit support, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, accounting policies, financial reporting procedures, and knowledge of SOX/internal control frameworks, including control execution, documentation, audit support, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with finance, accounting, FP&A, procurement, and business stakeholders, including the ability to communicate technical accounting matters to stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, auditors, and stakeholders across geographic locations.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, lead assigned projects, and implement accounting process improvements.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary to collaborate with U.S.-based teams during financial close and reporting cycles.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in India. Empower is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to IFRS preferred.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, or an equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based stakeholders or working in a multinational accounting organization.
• Experience supporting multi-entity accounting and regulatory reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes, documenting controls, or supporting accounting automation initiatives.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.