Senior Accountant I

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Record to Report function at Electronic Arts in Hyderabad. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for general ledger activities, including dealing with finance system-related projects, lease accounting, inter-company accounting, fixed assets accounting, preparation of bank reconciliations, manual journal entries, and VAT computation. You will also assist with month-end close activities and support other team members in carrying out the responsibilities of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of accounting and finance concepts, with hands-on experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in R2R on finance systems (preferably Oracle & Cadency Reconciliation)
• Experience in finance system implementation (e.g., Oracle, Leases, Reconciliations)
• Advanced to expert knowledge in preparation and documentation of accrual and prepaid journal entries, in compliance with the journal entry policy
• Dealt with balance sheet reconciliations (cash, fixed assets, inter-company, current assets, current liabilities, etc.)
• Experience in lease accounting, with implementation of ASC 842 being an added advantage
• Knowledge of prepayments and periodical amortisation of prepayments
• Knowledge of fixed assets accounting cycle (capitalisation, depreciation accounting, disposals, retirement, etc.)
• Analyse the movement in GL balances and assist in balance sheet commentaries
• Thorough knowledge of balance sheet items/income statement line items
• Adherence to internal controls and support the review of key controls and SOX compliance
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
• Willingness to continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to all processes impacting the GL to simplify while improving transparency
• Demonstrates a technology-enabled mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualified CA/CMA with a minimum of 3+ years of working experience in relevant business experience
• Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant/Bachelor/Master degree in Commerce with a minimum of 6 to 8 years of relevant business experience
• Advanced accounting and financial skills required, with hunger to apply accounting principles and practices
• Experience in US GAAP concepts is a must, with IFRS knowledge being a plus
• Hands-on experience on Oracle R12 and Cadency Certification, HFM tool will be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible, meet deadlines, and work well in a team

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes physical, emotional, financial, work, and collective well-being programs to support a balanced life
• Our packages are designed to meet local needs and may include health coverage, mental health support, pension savings, paid time off, family leaves, free games, and more