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WPPPosted 2 weeks ago

Senior Accountant - Group Reporting

HybridMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeEnterpriseDigital Media

Job Summary

Consolidate financial results across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions to produce accurate group-level reporting under IFRS. Support technical accounting processes for leases, share-based payments, and financial instruments while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes through automation and enhance efficiency controls. Provide cross-functional support for operational and administrative tasks within the London-based Group Reporting team. Work in shifts overlapping with UK and US business hours to meet tight deadlines for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes. Join a newly formed offshore team in Mumbai to extend global finance capabilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Chartered accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA)
  • 6+ years of accounting experience
  • Big Four (client-facing) experience
  • Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, particularly as they relate to intercompany transactions and consolidation
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas)
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to a global audience
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic and a collaborative team-player attitude
  • Flexibility to adhere to working shifts that overlap with UK business hours (and US business hours where/if required)

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

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