Accountant - APAC Controllership

Accountant, APAC Controllership

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 4 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 1 year with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 7 years of work experience in a financial reporting or business finance role.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, and with SQL along with knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience of business partnering with excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a cross-functional, fluid environment and to lead and drive the operational initiatives.
• Understanding of management reporting, stakeholder management and accounting principles including India Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) standards.

About the job

Google accountants are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities at Google. You know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end to end. You'll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports. Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our global team, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

Google Controllers manage the core accounting and compliance responsibilities at Google. As a member of this team, you know the accounting principles and the full financial process. You will advise on financial matters required by governmental regulations, you and the team will review, analyze, and interpret financial reports. You will look for ways to help our team get better at what we do. You will collaborate with our global team, advocate standard practices and take initiative to contribute across functions. You will have attention to detail, and have excellent problem-solving skills to support Google's business objectives.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness, and efficiency of all processes related to controllership for a specific product area in India. Collaborate with global Business Finance and Controllership teams to ensure consistency and efficiencies, including contributing to system and process transformation initiatives with central functions.
• Support relevant controllership teams on compliances including SOX requirements.
  Ensure compliance with relevant Indian accounting standards, regulatory requirements and tax regulations for the respective Google entity in India.
• Perform analysis on the financials, ensuring the integrity and financial accuracy of local books and records.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual close presentations for accounting and controls management and Maintain an effective internal control environment.
• Recognize potential areas of risk and develop risk management solutions.

Experience Level

Mid Level