About the role

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As a Senior Accountant at Schneider Electric, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting activities for an assigned legal entity while ensuring compliance with Group, local, and tax regulations. This role involves overseeing month-end close processes, financial reporting, audit leadership, and driving process improvements across finance functions.

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Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting activities for the assigned legal entity.
Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reviewing journal entries and preparing P&L reviews with variance analysis for senior management.
Prepare cash flow forecasts, analyze variances, and present insights to the CFO, CAO, and Treasury.
Review intercompany transactions and resolve balance mismatches identified in reports from Shared Services.
Review revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with IFRS requirements.
Lead statutory audits for the assigned legal entity and manage quarterly Group reporting audits with external auditors.
Manage GST returns and annual tax filing for the legal entity.
Drive the implementation of best practices to simplify, standardize, and improve accounting and reporting processes.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
Degree in Accounting or ACCA modules.
Strong understanding of Group accounting policies and local accounting/tax regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in accounting concepts and principles.
Ability to work effectively under complex and ambiguous environments.