GL Accountant - German Entities

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX is actively hiring a General Ledger Accountant for the Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.

Shifting timings would be 11AM to 8 PM

Overview:

As a General Ledger Accountant, ISS seeks a highly driven and skilled professional to join our team. In this capacity, you will be in charge of managing the accounting procedures for our EMEA region. Daily financial operations and month-end obligations will be your main priorities. You will ensure prompt and accurate activity recording while collaborating closely with the finance team to achieve pressing month-end requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Independently handle month-end close for EMEA/ German entities.
• Finalization up to the preparation of financial statements Prepare Balance sheet reconciliation, MIS and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to analyse trial balance, look for corrections and make the necessary adjusting entries.
• Coordinating with the auditors and several teams inhouse for interim audit as well as statutory audit of EMEA/ German entities
• Reviewing & approving invoices, and expenses, Posting & processing journal entries in the accounting system.
• Create & maintain fixed asset register in the accounting system and prepare monthly reconciliation for the same.
• Can handle projects, prepare reports and financial analysis as requested by managers from EMEA/USA
• Working knowledge of direct and indirect taxes to help with accounting.
• Other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting or CA intermediate with 5+ years of Experience in general ledger accounting in a corporate accounting.
• Experience in Accounts Payable and basic knowledge of sales tax and input tax, in particular knowledge of the accounting system for expenses and income in sales tax and input tax accounts based on tax codes for German companies
• Experience in Swiss or German GAAP ( HGB and IFRS ) companies is preferable.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, excel etc.)
• Good command of the English language (Speaking and Writing)
• Knowledge of German language is an advantage but not required
• Experience in SAP / S4Hana is preferred.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow-professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let's be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

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