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
India Accounting & Compliance Support
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.
Global Accounting Support
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.
Qualifications
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, NetSuite, 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.
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We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.
With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.
If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! Check what we offer:
💼 Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package.
🩺 Health insurance through our 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 we offer). Plus, 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 your interests and enhance your skills.
🛡️ Stay covered against accidents, bodily injuries, and disabilities with our personal accident insurance policy, providing assurance with coverage up to three times your annual CTC.
🍼 New mothers are entitled to up to 26 weeks of maternity leave, with the flexibility to use up to 8 weeks before the expected delivery and the remaining 18 weeks after. Birth fathers can take 6 weeks of paternity leave, while adoptive parents are eligible for 26 weeks of leave for mothers and 6 weeks for fathers.
💰 Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, receive gratuity at the rate of 15 days of basic pay for every completed year of service, provided you've been employed by the company for a minimum of 5 years. Gratuity is payable at retirement or resignation based on your last drawn basic pay.
📣 Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
Please note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner.
