Senior Analyst

Company Description Organizations everywhere struggle under the crushing costs and complexities of solutions that promise to simplify their lives To create a better experience for their customers and employees To help them grow Software is a choice that can make or break a business Create better or worse experiences Propel or throttle growth Business software has become a blocker instead of ways to get work done There s another option Freshworks With a fresh vision for how the world works At Freshworks we build uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences Our enterprise-grade solutions are powerful yet easy to use and quick to deliver results Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction making employees more effective and organizations more productive Over 72 000 companies including Bridgestone New Balance Nucor S P Global and Sony Music trust Freshworks customer experience CX and employee experience EX software to fuel customer loyalty and service efficiency And over 4 500 Freshworks employees make this possible all around the world Fresh vision Real impact Come build it with us As a key member of the General Ledger GL Accounting team you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records This role is perfect for a detail-oriented Chartered Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving a timely and efficient financial close You will collaborate with multiple teams support critical accounting functions and contribute to process improvements that help our finance organization scale Key Responsibilities Financial Close Reporting Own key areas of the monthly financial close including preparing and posting journal entries managing prepaid and fixed asset accounting and performing variance analysis to ensure accurate reporting Reconciliation Analysis Conduct monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations using tools like Blackline Investigate and promptly resolve discrepancies including integration errors and foreign exchange forex variances Accrual Management Collaborate with business stakeholders to manage vendor spend and other period-end accruals ensuring completeness and accuracy Audit Compliance Prepare detailed audit schedules and support internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process Maintain robust documentation and ensure adherence to SOX and internal controls Process Improvement Actively participate in process automation and improvement initiatives supporting system implementations and testing to enhance the efficiency of the close process Qualifications Chartered Accountant CA is mandatory 1-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a General Ledger or Record-to-Report R2R function Strong foundational knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards Ind AS and or IFRS Prior experience in a technology SaaS or multinational corporation environment is preferred Technical System Skills ERP Systems Hands-on experience with a major ERP system is required Oracle NetSuite is highly preferred Reconciliation Tools Familiarity with reconciliation software like Blackline is a significant advantage MS Excel Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets effectively Core Competencies Attention to Detail Meticulous and highly organized with a commitment to accuracy Time Management Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment Collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams FP A AP Tax etc Analytical Mindset Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes Compliance Awareness Exposure to SOX compliance and internal control frameworks will be a strong advantage Additional Information At Freshworks we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential purpose and passion irrespective of their background gender race sexual orientation religion and ethnicity We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees communities and the business