GL Accounting Manager

Overview

The eBay Accounting team is seeking an Accounting Manager combining technical and operational accounting skills to support eBay's Marketplaces platform as subject matter expert for the Payments business and drive operational accounting process improvement.

What you'll do

• Assist in the monthly close process
• Review and prepare balance sheet fluctuations
• Perform ad hoc analysis of Balance Sheet accounts as requested by business partners
• Review and prepare journal entries and ad hoc reporting
• Partner with various business partners and locations to improve and streamline processes
• Drive process improvements by evaluating day-to-day accounting processes and implementing changes for greater efficiency
• Participate in automation projects to automate routine and repetitive activities
• Keep job skills current with the evolving accounting landscape
• Fulfil responsibilities consistent with Company values and behaviours and maintain high ethical values

What you'll need

• Familiarity with financial statement preparation, financial reporting and regulatory reporting
• Experience with financial statement preparation
• Experience with statutory reporting and audit in the UK or EU regions
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience working for a large company and dealing with large volumes of transactions
• Experience in General Ledger accounting
• Process-oriented, with an attitude toward achieving efficiencies within a function
• Detail, deadline and goal-oriented
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
• Self-starter with fast learning skills, able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
• Desire to improve processes, implement new ideas and actively get involved
• B.Com or equivalent degree in Accountancy or Finance
• CPA or equivalent
• IFRS and US GAAP knowledge
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience in a Big Four audit firm

Nice to have

• HGB knowledge
• German proficiency
• Database and basic understanding of SQL query
• SAP / ERP experience

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, India