Sr. Analyst, BES, FAS, Accounting

Bacardi; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking a results-driven accounting professional to join the Enterprise Services in Gurugram. You will support General Accounting for over 84 legal entities, manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, FX revaluation, and postings, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely reporting.

The role requires 4–5 years of accounting experience, SAP proficiency, strong Excel skills, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month end close activities for entities within scope
• Perform balance sheet trend analysis during month end close
• Handle foreign exchange revaluation, posting and reviewing
• Prepare and post recurring entries and journal entries related to accruals and allocations
• Carry out reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts and assist with audits
• Mentor junior team members and drive process improvements

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

This professional will support the Finance Organization and Operations team, being responsible for the General Accounting processes for a group of legal entities, enabling the accurate and timely submission of financial information every period, through creation and review of allocations, accruals, foreign exchange revaluation, internal controls, performing and reviewing reconciliation of several balance sheet accounts, period end close support, trend analysis, support process standardization projects, journal entries review, financial reporting master data maintenance, profit centres allocations, and any other support within General Accounting scope

About You

Bacardi Enterprise Service is looking for high performing individuals who are success driven and interested in a career at Bacardi. The accounting professional position is a highly competitive role structured to strengthen accounting and finance competencies. You will gain experience managing General Ledger processes while also gaining exposure during Period End Close & Consolidation. This role provides support and training needed to develop a well-rounded accounting and finance skillset, which will be the foundation for advancing your career Bacardi.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Perform tasks related to the General Accounting team within the Bacardi Enterprises Services, which serves over 84 legal entities and Corporate Headquarters operations
• Participate in the execution of the following tasks:
• Coordinate month end close activities for the legal entities under her/his scope.
• Perform balance sheet accounts trend analysis during month end close.
• Responsible for accounting information reported for the legal entities under her/his scope as result of the processes executed in share service center.
• Foreign exchange rate revaluation, analysis, posting and reviewing.
• Provide data required by Tax COE needed for tax files
• Creation and posting of recurring entries
• Calculation, review and posting of several accounting journal entries related with accruals, allocations, reclassifications, amortizations, write offs, payroll, and others.
• Perform clearing of general ledger accounts.
• VAT accounts netting and clearing.
• Performing and reviewing reconciliation of several type of accounts prepaid, accruals, advances, equity, capital, suspense, retained earnings, some receivables, and others.
• Serve as mentor for less experiences team members.
• Perform carry forward process for LL and NLL
• Perform profit centers corrections.
• Validate and coordinate changes to the Financial Reporting Master Data
• Carry forward process for fiscal year end.
• Internal/ External controls execution (audit)
• Communicate effectively with internal Bacardi clients as necessary to ensure that work is properly delivered.
• Ensure General ledger accounting procedures conform to GAAP and Bacardi financial policies and procedures.
• Lead the most demanding projects of the team, such as Balance Sheet Reconciliations, fiscal year end coordination, continuous improvement, training sessions 100% in English, etc.
• Ability to create capability and technical mastery in other members of the team, in a way that his/her technical mastery can be transmitted to them.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Previous experience in accounting (4-5 years), using SAP platform.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive individuals that can collaborate and build effective relationships across all levels of the organization in different countries.
• Works well in a team environment and is a self-starter that continuously is thinking on how things can be done better requiring minimal direction and support.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and professionalism in a customer service environment.
• Knowledge in Local Accounting, financial statements, funding’s, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss swing analysis.
• Willingness to assume or transition new processes and tasks according to business needs.
• MS Excel applications with intermediate pivot tables and formulas experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (outlook / excel / word / PowerPoint / Teams).

The following experiences are preferred

• Experience in Shared Services Environment preferred.
• University degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related discipline.
• English Level: 85 minimum. Ability to communicate in English. Advanced writing is a must and intermediate to advance speaking is required. Third language is a plus.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.