ISS STOXX is actively hiring a General Ledger Accountant for the Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.
This role is open for candidates based in Mumbai only.
Shift timings would be 11AM to 8 PM
Overview:
As a General Ledger Accountant, ISS is seeking a highly driven and skilled professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounting activities for the EMEA and India region, with a strong focus on daily financial operations and month‑end close processes. You will ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and collaborate closely with the finance team to meet critical month‑end timelines.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced accounting professionals, and we also welcome applications from recently qualified CA / ACCA candidates with relevant practical training exposure.
Responsibilities:
Independently handle month-end close for EMEAI 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.
Independently handling audits, coordinating with the auditors and several inhouse teams for interim audit as well as statutory audit of EMEAI 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,
Knowledge of Indian accounting compliances and direct and indirect taxes.
Ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or relevant field along with Inter-CA.
5+ years of experience in R2R, entity controllership, or General Ledger Accounting.
Recently qualified CA / ACCA candidates (including those with articleship or mandatory practical training) are welcome to apply.
Excellent knowledge of Outlook & MS Excel (Lookup, Pivots, basic formulas)
Experience in SAP is preferred.
Experience in fixed asset reconciliation, depreciation, compiling data for statutory auditors, Accounts finalization & month-end close process.
Good command of the English language (Speaking and Writing)
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What You Can Expect from Us
Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.
Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience (graduates preferred)
- CA intermediate with 3 years of articleship experience
- Experience with month-end close and accounts finalization
- Experience in fixed asset reconciliation, depreciation and maintaining fixed asset register
- Experience compiling data for statutory auditors and coordinating audits
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel)
- Experience in SAP
- Experience with Swiss or German GAAP
- Good command of English (spoken and written)
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include a notably strong 401(k) match with a Safe Harbor contribution that stands out within the package. The retirement offering is regarded as a highlight relative to other elements of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are substantial components of the package. Time-away benefits are often described as a standout compared with other facets of compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive within the standard package. Health coverage is generally viewed as solid, albeit characterized as middle of the road in some descriptions.
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Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
