Staff Accountant

Forrester; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester in Bengaluru is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the European finance team, administering the EMEA entities and assisting cross‑functional finance projects. You will work with the Accounting Manager to ensure accurate reporting and drive efficiency improvements under GAAP.

Key duties include month‑end close, fixed assets, reconciliations, intercompany activity, payroll liaison, VAT and wage tax returns, and auditor support.

Qualifications

• Studying towards accounting qualification, part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or local equivalent.
• At least four years of work experience in a finance team in a similar role.
• Proven analytical skills and solid business experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills are essential.
• Must be able to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good working knowledge of financial applications and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with Peoplesoft, Concur or Floqast is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer the month-end and quarter-end close in accordance with GAAP, including reconciliation of all general ledger accounts for selected EMEA entities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, bank reconciliation, other balance sheet account specifications, and intercompany transactions.
• Liaise with the payroll team regarding the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Liaise and manage relationships with local accounting firms to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Recommend and implement improvements to further automate close processes.
• Complete the VAT returns and any wage tax returns for the entities.
• Generate analyses of significant accounts and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Attend to the requirements of statutory auditors and assist with tax filings.
• Assist the team with finance projects.
• Other duties as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Business partnering

Microsoft Excel

Independent worker

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Peoplesoft

Concur

Floqast

Job description

Job Description:

At Forrester, we’re trusted to work on trailblazing, mission critical problems that business and technology leaders face today. That’s why we’re always looking to empower talented individuals to perform at their best every single day. We’re proud of our community of smart people and vibrant voices who come together to do what’s right by our clients and each other. Our success is driven by curiosity, courage and customer obsession. The confidence and drive to be bold at work. Join us and build an extraordinary future.

About This Role:

Reporting into the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of activities concentrating mainly on the administration of Forrester EMEA entities, as well as supporting projects on the finance team.

This individual will work as part of the European finance team to maintain high quality and accurate reporting and to drive projects focusing on efficiency and process improvements.

Job Description:

• Administer the month-end and quarter-end close in accordance with GAAP, including reconciliation of all general ledger accounts for selected EMEA entities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, bank reconciliation, other balance sheet account specifications, and intercompany transactions.
• Liaise with the payroll team regarding the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Liaise and manage relationships with local accounting firms to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Recommend and implement improvements to further automate close processes.
• Complete the VAT returns and any wage tax returns for the entities.
• Generate analyses of significant accounts and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Attend to the requirements of statutory auditors and assist with tax filings.
• Assist the team with finance projects.
• Other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Studying towards accounting qualification, part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or local equivalent.
• At least four years of work experience in a finance team in a similar role.
• Proven analytical skills and solid business experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills are essential.
• Must be able to work well independently as well as in a team.
• Good working knowledge of financial applications and Microsoft Excel.
• Someone who is organized and flexible, self-motivated, and has strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with Peoplesoft, Concur or Floqast is a plus.

We’re a network of knowledge and experience leading to richer, fuller careers. Here, we’re always learning. Whether you want to hone your strengths or discover new ones, Forrester is the place to go for it. It’s a place where everyone is given the tools, support, and runway they need to go far. We’ll be right there beside you, every step of the way.

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