Staff Accountant - Financial Close and Consolidation

Senior Analyst - Close & Consolidation

Company Description

Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of “solutions” that promise to simplify their lives. To create a better experience for their customers and employees. To help them grow. Software is a choice that can make or break a business. Create better or worse experiences. Propel or throttle growth. Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done.

There’s another option. Freshworks. With a fresh vision for how the world works.

At Freshworks, we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful, yet easy to use, and quick to deliver results. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Over 72,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks’ customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency. And, over 4,500 Freshworks employees make this possible, all around the world.

Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant - Close and Consolidation will be a key support role to Manager - Close and Consolidation
This includes participating in the monthly/quarterly/annual book close process, analysing  the GLs for flux and working with the team to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

● Preparation of the bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis using Blackline and sign off
● Maintenance of fixed assets Register in Netsuite;
● Support the team in preparation of Ind AS financial statements and reporting schedules for SEC reporting
● Participating in financial close activities - prepare variance analysis on actual;
● Identify process improvements in fixed asset and bank reconciliation process as part of continuous improvement
initiatives;
● Support consolidated and standalone entity audit requirements and queries from the auditors;
● Responsible for validating system interfaces and troubleshooting general ledger issues;
● Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation; and
collaborate and work with the close team on special projects

Qualifications

 Chartered Accountant qualifications (India) or CPA US equivalent with 3 months to 1 year post qualification          experience
● Attention to detail is a must
● Strong accounting and book-keeping background
● Ability to recognize unusual transactions, trends, or variations and communicate findings
● Proficiency in Word, Excel, and power-point required
● Experience of working knowledge in Finance ERP is an added advantage

Additional Information

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.

Experience Level

Senior Level