Sr Accounts Executive

Sr. Accounts Executive

Lets be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com

What would you be doing?

We are seeking a curious, highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Executive to join our dynamic team. This role requires good understanding of accounting and accounting standards, experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, and collaboration with external partners. The successful candidate will have high integrity and have a good understanding of controls, processes and a strong sense to uphold these controls.  This role requires strong communication skills (both in verbally and in writing) and requires working knowledge of the English language.

The Sr. Account Executive supports the Manager Accounts & Finance in ensuring accurate financial data reporting, adherence to (payroll & Direct and Indirect) tax regulations, and effective collaboration with external accounting and payroll providers.

External provider management

• Assist the external accounting and payroll provider to ensure accurate recording and reporting of all expenses in line with (external/statutory) financial reporting requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with internal India teams (HR, Finance) and internal global finance accounting team (Sydney/Chicago) and to ensure adherence to company policies and timelines.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and process streamlining

Accounting

• Accounts payables
• Accounts payable Assist completeness of Vendor review and monitor payments as per due dates.
• Employee reimbursement
• Corporate credit card Management
• Month end /year end closure activity
• Assist and perform the month- and year-end closing processes, including preparation / review of reconciliations
• Monitor Provisions/accruals
• Preparation of flux analysis.
• Balance sheet Reconciliation
• Assist Payroll Management
• Monthly pay roll Reconciliation
• Peridium Management
• Asist with external accounting payroll provider for Employee tax compliance, Employee tax proof submissions and declarations.
• Weekly update of cash flow forecasting

Regulatory compliance

• Audit support
• Preparation of Financials statement, audit schedule and support documentation for Statutory audit, Transfer pricing and GST audit 
• Financial reconciliation
• Support towards ROC compliances and filings
• Assist and prepare all documentation required for compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements, focusing on Direct and Indirect tax, GST, MCA, ROC and RBI.
• Assist/review monthly TDS Returns, GST Returns and refunds.
• Monitor and regularization of Softex returns and EDPMS
• Assist in Validate HR inputs before submission to payroll to providers to ensure compliance with regulatory payroll requirements, including PF, TDS, EDIC, LWF, and PT.

Procurement & expense management

• Ensure compliance with Circana procurement and expense management processes and procedures
• Prepare accurate and timely records of all transactions, invoices, and related documentation

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor of Commerce / Master of Commerce; and
• CA Inter is not a pre-requisite but is considered as favourable.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• 6+ years experience in corporate accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks / compliance from India perspective.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Experience accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, Adaptive, PowerBi, etc) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Working knowledge of English (both verbal and in writing).

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Bangalore