Senior Analyst, Accounting
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. GXO Logistics scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Job Title:
Senior Analyst, Accounting
Office location:
Mumbai/Hybrid
Job Type (perm/FTC)
Permanent
Context & Job Purpose
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Analyst - Accounting to support Record-to-Report (R2R) operations across the APAC region. This role is primarily responsible for General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations, balance sheet integrity, financial controls, and month-end close activities. The incumbent will work closely with regional finance teams to resolve reconciliation issues, improve accounting processes, and ensure compliance with internal policies and reporting standards.
Key responsibilities
General Ledger Reconciliations (50%)
- Perform timely and accurate balance sheet and General Ledger account reconciliations across APAC entities using BlackLine.
- Review reconciliation accuracy and completeness in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure outstanding items are appropriately documented and resolved within defined timelines.
- Maintain robust supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
Issue Resolution & Financial Controls (25%)
- Investigate and resolve aged reconciling items through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Conduct root-cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
- Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal governance requirements.
Reporting & Analysis (15%)
- Prepare reconciliation status reports and management dashboards.
- Monitor key performance metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through analysis and reporting.
Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation processes through automation and standardization.
- Support implementation of process enhancements to increase efficiency and control effectiveness.
- Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliations
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Financial Accounting
- Month-End Close Activities
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- BlackLine (Preferred)
- ERP Systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong documentation and process management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Stakeholder Management
The role partners with multiple finance functions across the APAC region, including:
- APAC Finance Teams
- Controllership
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Treasury
- Intercompany Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- GOSC Leadership
Impact of the Role
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
- Support timely and accurate financial close processes.
- Drive process standardization and automation initiatives.
- Improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Contribute to audit readiness and compliance objectives.
- Mentor and guide junior team members when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 4-6 years of experience in:
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Month-End Close Activities
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with BlackLine.
Professional qualification such as:
- CA
- CMA
- ACCA
- CPA
- Experience supporting multinational or regional finance operations.
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