Regional Accountant

Overview

Regional Accountant role managing general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting for Cohesity's Bangalore office, with a focus on automated reporting and AI-enabled solutions.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger (GL) accounting and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, intercompany transactions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Record bank payment entries and perform periodic bank reconciliations.
• Manage benefits administration of insurance schemes GMC/GPA/GTL with appropriate accounting treatment and provide schedules on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with AP, Tax, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate GL balances.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and management reporting schedules.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations in FloQast and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly flux analysis and provide variance explanations to management.
• Coordinate with FP&A teams for accrual accounting and reporting requirements.
• Review payroll accounting entries and support payroll-related statutory filings and reconciliations.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
• Manage internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and required explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Build automated reporting and agentic AI solutions using approved AI tools (Claude, Copilot) and partner with the business to meet their financial reporting needs and hands on using Claude.

What you'll need

• Strong understanding of GL accounting and month-end close processes.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IND-AS / IGAAP.
• Experience in reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to payroll and fixed asset accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, Coupa, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Commerce graduate with MBA (Finance) or CA Inter with relevant hands-on industry experience.
• 8–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in ITES/shared services environments.
• Strong exposure to GL accounting, reconciliations, financial close, Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, STPI Compliances and other reporting activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Self-driven and proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Nice to have

• Experience with NetSuite, SAP Concur, and FloQast.
• Experience in a cost-plus business model environment.
• Exposure to US GAAP and IND-AS/IGAAP frameworks.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India (Office).
• Employees within a reasonable commute (about 45 minutes average travel time) work out of core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
• Candidates outside the area should apply only if committed to relocating before their start date and legally authorized to work in the job location.