General Ledger Accountant

Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Location: India

Description

Join the inDrive Accounting Hub in India as a Senior GL Accountant specializing in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role designed for a technically proficient and commercially aware.
As a key member of our Global Shared Services Center (SSC), you will ensure the integrity of our financial data by managing the end-to-end accounting for expenses. You will serve as a vital bridge between global operations and financial reporting, maintaining a balance between operational excellence and strategic business partnership in a fast-paced, highly international environment.

Responsibilities

Accruals Management & Month-End Close

• Own and manage the end-to-end accrual process across regions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of expense recognition.
• Prepare, review, and post monthly accrual journal entries in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Work closely with business, procurement, and FP&A teams to obtain reliable inputs and estimates for accruals.
• Ensure timely reversal and validation of accruals in subsequent periods.
• Perform variance analysis between actuals and accruals, highlighting key movements and risks.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure accruals are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting policies (US GAAP/Local GAAP).
• Maintain adequate documentation and audit trail supporting all accrual entries.
• Strengthen controls around accrual estimation, review, and approvals to ensure audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required schedules and explanations.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Drive standardization and automation of accrual processes across entities.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accrual processes.
• Prepare and analyze accrual trackers, dashboards, and reports for management review.
• Identify gaps in current processes and proactively implement improvements to reduce manual dependencies and improve accuracy.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across geographies to ensure timely submission of accrual inputs.
• Act as a bridge between accounting, Financial controllers, FP&A, and business teams to resolve discrepancies and improve forecasting accuracy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Post-Qualification Experience: 4–5 years of experience in a global accounting environment or a Tier-1 Shared Services Center (SSC).
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite is mandatory.
• GAAP Knowledge: Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Industry Context: Experience operating in a fast-paced, international environment (Tech or Hyper-growth startups preferred).
  
  

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location