Specialist - Accounting & Compliance

Company Profile    Lennox International   (LII)  is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.

Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers.

We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Description    

Role Overview
The role involves supporting financial operations with a focus on handling  audits, accounting processes, and accounts payable (AP) management .
The candidate will ensure  accuracy, compliance, and timely processing  of financial transactions while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
The position requires a  detail-oriented mindset with strong process discipline and control awareness .

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Maintain  books of accounts  in adherence to applicable accounting standards.
Pass and review  journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments .
Perform  monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities .
Prepare  reconciliations  (Bank, Vendor, GL, Intercompany).
Assist in  financial statement preparation and schedules .
Audit Support (Internal & Statutory)
Support  statutory, internal, and tax audits  with required documentation.
Prepare  audit schedules, working papers, and reconciliations .
Track and ensure  closure of audit observations .
Interface with auditors to  resolve queries efficiently .
Strengthen  internal controls and compliance processes .
Accounts Payable (AP) Management
Process  vendor invoices  with accuracy and adherence to policies.
Manage  3-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice)  wherever applicable.
Ensure  timely vendor payments  and maintain payment schedules.
Perform  vendor reconciliation and query resolution .
Monitor and improve  AP ageing and payable cycles .
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to  statutory compliances (GST, TDS, etc.) .
Maintain accurate  documentation and audit trails .
Support in  regulatory reporting and filings .
Ensure compliance with  internal policies and SOPs .
Process Improvements
Identify opportunities for  automation and process optimization .
Support implementation of  ERP/system enhancements .
Drive improvements in  turnaround time (TAT) and accuracy metrics .
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of  accounting principles and audit processes .
Good exposure to  AP workflows and vendor management .
Working knowledge of  GST, TDS, and statutory compliance .
Hands-on experience with  SAP preferred .
Proficiency in  MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic automation) .
Strong  analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills .
Ability to  manage deadlines and multitask effectively
Qualifications     CA Qualified with 3-7 years' experience in  audit firms or corporate finance roles .
Exposure to  end-to-end accounting and AP cycles .
Demonstrated ability to  work in fast-paced environments .
Strong  communication and stakeholder management skills