Description
Electronic Arts (India) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant II to join our India Finance / Controllership team in Hyderabad.
In this role, you will play a critical part in general ledger operations, statutory compliance, and global financial close activities. You will oversee essential accounting areas including Lease Accounting, Inter-Company Accounting, Fixed Assets, Manual Journal Entries, and Indian statutory compliances (GST & TDS) while collaborating across teams to maintain financial integrity and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- GL & Month-End Close:
- Handle day-to-day general ledger accounting and help meet monthly close deadlines.
- Prepare and post basic journal entries, accruals, and pre-payments.
- Keep track of pre-payments and their monthly write-offs.
- Review monthly balance changes and provide simple explanations for significant shifts.
- Reconciliations & Fixed Assets:
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as cash, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
- Manage the fixed assets lifecycle from initial recording to depreciation and write-offs.
- Assist with physical counts and tagging of equipment, hardware, and office furniture.
- Tax, Audits & Controls:
- Handle monthly India tax work, including GST calculations, return filings, and TDS reporting.
- Manage STPI, Contractor compliances, Integrated Labour return, etc.
- Gather requested documents and respond to queries for internal and external auditors.
- Work Smart & Use AI:
- Identify efficient methods to streamline routine accounting tasks and improve workflows.
- Explore new AI tools and automated software to enhance reconciliations and detect errors early.
- Remain open to learning and utilizing digital finance tools to modernize processes.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Experience:
- CA Inter (semi-qualified) or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce.
- Over 6 years of consistent accounting (GL/R2R) experience in a global or multinational company.
- Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of both US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP).
- Good hands-on knowledge of Indian tax rules (specifically GST and TDS).
- Experience using Oracle Financials (R12); familiarity with Cadency or HFM is advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas.
- Soft Skills:
- Clear and friendly communication style when working with different teams.
- Good organisational skills with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to remain positive and adapt quickly to changing deadlines with minimal supervision.
Benefits:
Electronic Arts offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, mental wellbeing support, pension plans, paid time off, family leaves, free games, and more. We foster environments where our teams can excel in their work.