Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
As a Lead Accountant, this role requires proficiency in IFRS and local GAAP, as well as substantial experience in audit processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as the position involves frequent interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
Additionally, strong time management and project management abilities, robust organizational and analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset are required to effectively manage multiple statutory requirements across various jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare annual statutory financial statements in compliance with local regulations and/or IFRS, ensuring all requirements are met.
Review GAAP differences and timing items, and accurately reflect these in the financial statements.
Post statutory adjustments and maintain precise statutory ledgers.
Respond promptly to auditor queries and provide all required documentation.
Validate the accuracy of data for statutory balances.
Coordinate with the Tax team and external service providers to incorporate tax computations into the financial statements.
Liaise effectively with tax teams, auditors, and finance stakeholders to resolve issues.
Own the compliance calendar, track audit status, and provide regular updates to all stakeholders.
Review draft financial statements with the Accounting Manager and Finance Leader as needed.
Secure necessary board and/or Director’s review and approval to ensure timely financial statement filing.
Ensure the timely preparation of country-specific reports.
Liaise with service providers for timely XBRL conversion and filing.
Maintain robust internal controls over statutory reporting processes.
Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and mitigate potential risks to the organization.
Foster a collaborative environment by actively engaging with cross-functional teams, including accounting, tax, audit, and finance stakeholders, to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
Participate in regular team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to align on statutory processes, share best practices, and address challenges collectively.
Support peer review frameworks and harmonization initiatives to ensure consistency and quality across statutory accounting activities.
Encourage open communication and feedback within the team to continuously improve performance and foster a culture of accountability and mutual support.
Contribute to cross-team projects, such as automation and digitalization initiatives, to simplify workflows and enhance compliance and efficiency.
Who You Are
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA, MIA membership holder preferred.
Experience: at least 3 years in statutory accounting or audit experience with multinational entities
Skills
Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
Proficiency in Excel is a must. SAP S4 knowledge is preferred
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Top Skills
What We Do
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems.
We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar.
Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.
