Senior Accountant

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Accounting Director and working in close collaboration with the India Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant plays a key support role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the India entity while contributing to Nexthink's global finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to grow within a fast‑scaling, international technology company operating across multiple time zones and legal entities.

The role sits within the global center of excellence and spans both India‑local compliance and global general ledger, accounts payable, and revenue accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the India Finance Manager with the monthly and quarterly accounting close, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure a timely and accurate close.
• Support the preparation of India statutory financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / local GAAP).
• Assist with the India statutory audit by coordinating with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring documentation is complete and well‑organized.
• Support GST compliance, including preparation and filing of tax returns, as well as reconciliation of GST ledgers and input tax credit.
• Assist with direct and indirect tax compliance, including TDS computation, payment, and quarterly return filings.
• Support the India Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process, including vendor invoice processing, accounts payable funding, and payroll coordination.
• Assist with local banking activities and maintain proper documentation for statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Support the global General Ledger (G/L) team with multi‑entity month‑end close activities across non‑India legal entities, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations under US GAAP.
• Contribute to the global Accounts Payable (AP) function by supporting invoice processing, vendor management, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with global revenue accounting, supporting recognition and reporting processes in compliance with ASC 606.
• Collaborate effectively with global finance and accounting colleagues across multiple time zones, maintaining clear and timely communication.
• Support ad hoc global projects including process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and policy documentation.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance).
• Chartered Accountant (CA – ICAI) qualified or CA Inter with strong post‑qualification experience preferred; ACCA or CMA qualifications also considered.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including exposure to India statutory compliance (GST, TDS, Ind AS) and ideally some experience supporting a global or multi‑entity accounting environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / local GAAP) and familiarity with US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar; proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organized approach to work.
• Effective communicator in English — both written and verbal — with the confidence to collaborate across international teams.
• Self‑starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Experience in a global company, MNC, or a Big 4 / mid‑tier public accounting firm is an advantage.

• Permanent contract and a competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance through partnership with ACKO, including OPD coverage for dental, vision, health check‑ups, consultations, and pharmacy expenses.
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
• Flexible hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 22 days of holidays). Company‑paid bank holidays (12), sick days (10‑30), bereavement leave (5), and 3 days per year for volunteering.
• Free access to professional training platforms to explore interests and enhance skills.
• Personal accident insurance policy covering accidents, bodily injuries, and disabilities with coverage up to three times your annual CTC.
• Maternity leave up to 26 weeks; fathers eligible for 6 weeks of paternity leave; adoptive parents eligible for 26 weeks for mothers and 6 weeks for fathers.
• Gratuity at the rate of 15 days of basic pay per completed year of service, with a minimum five‑year tenure.
• Bonuses for referral of successful hires after three months of continuous employment.

Note:

not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. For the most up‑to‑date information, please check with your Recruitment Partner.