Team Lead - General Accounting

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport facilities within ABB Travel

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru is seeking an accounting professional to manage end-to-end GA activities, including month-end close, balance sheet review, and journal entries within the General Accounting team. This role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely financial reporting in a hybrid work model.

You will lead ICoFR compliance for specific areas, analyze accounts, resolve discrepancies, and mentor the team to deliver transparent disclosures.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with SAP FICO, HFM and SAP GR/MR.
• Qualified B.Com or M.Com; CA or semi-qualified CA preferred.
• Experience in finance transformation programs such as SAP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete accounting activities for the assigned area (e.g., reporting, consolidation).
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead month-end close processes: journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews.
• Support ICoFR compliance and provide guidance on reporting questions.

Skills

US GAAP

Team management

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

B.Com/M.Com

CA or CA (Semi-qualified)

Tools

SAP FICO

HFM (Oracle)

SAP GR/MR

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This Position reports to:Accounting & Reporting Manager - General AccountingYour role and responsibilities (Mandatory)In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage complete, accurate, and timely completion of accounting activities for the assigned area (e.g., reporting, consolidation, etc.) within the General Accounting (GA) team. Each day, you will ensure compliance with internal guidelines, procedures, and external regulatory requirements. You will also showcase your experience by overseeing, reviewing, and/or supporting the month-end close process including account reconciliation, preparation of journal entries, balance sheet review, etc.The work model for the role is: hybridThis role is contributing to the Finance Business FunctionYou will be mainly accountable for:Overseeing the preparation of financial statements in the appropriate format to include in timely filings with regulatory agencies.Managing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) compliance for specific areas (e.g., record- to-report, order-to-cash, etc.) to ensure that processes and controls are designed effectively and to address financial reporting.Analyzing accounts, identifying discrepancies or anomalies for correction, and acting as an escalation contact for resolving accounting transactions and reporting questions.Ensuring transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.Manage the team and delivery.Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP, SAP FICO module, HFM (Oracle), MS office and SAP GR/MR.Demonstrated experience managing teams.Qualified B.com or M.com from a reputed college. Semi qualified CA, or CA.The revised sentence is coherent, meaningful, and suitable as a drop-in replacement for the original sentence in American English.Demonstrated experience in finance transformation programs such as SAP implementation.Core Skills:Ability to assess challenges thoughtfully and resolve them effectively.Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to build positive working relationships.Demonstrated skill in managing complex situations and implementing process consistency. Willingness to work shifts and respond to changing business needs.Focused on continuous learning and process enhancementMore about us (Mandatory)ABB is a leader in digital industries and power grids, supporting sustainable transformation throughout the industrial landscape. Our Finance division is widely regarded as a trusted partner that provides forward-looking insights to support sustainable growth. We cultivate a workplace centered on diversity, inclusion, and belonging across gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+ identities, abilities, and generations, where every voice is valued.We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.• Kindly note that ABB provides transportation facilities only to employees residing within the designated ABB Transport Zone. Please verify whether your current location falls within the serviceable area by using the link below.(GBS Transport Eligibility)Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.Recruitment Fraud WarningABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process.View current job openings and apply at: https://careers.abb/global/en/homeFor more information, read our full fraud warning notice at: https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning