Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Reporting directly to the Manager Finance, the Accountant role, this person is part of the extended accounting function for multiple region located in Xylem India’s Vadodara plant. S/he is responsible for managing the processing of the Journal accounting, Fixed Assets register and preparing timely reconciliations. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure that finance reports are accurate and up to date. These functions may include accounting, financial reporting, compliance and SOX processes & procedures. S/he will also be responsible for adhering to the internal control procedures, Sox compliance and adherence to the delegation of authority matrix
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in support of month-end closing activities for multiple business units, using BlackLine, and ensuring proper documentation is obtained
- Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying and correcting out of balances, addressing their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
- Respond to inquiries regarding general ledger balances
- Processing of month end accrual entries.
- Post banking related monthly accrual and interest entries.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as requested
- Assist with interim and annual audits
- Maintain applicable SOX controls
- Ensure all supporting documentation is in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
- Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement.
Key Competencies:
- Good learning attitude
- Good communication skills
- Compliance and integrity
- Asking questions when in doubt
- Team management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Sound accounting knowledge
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
Skills Required
- Sound accounting knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team management skills
- Compliance and integrity
- Good learning attitude
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
