Immediate Start International Assistant Controller

Our story At Alight we believe a company s success starts with its people At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight Our Values Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives Be Alight - act with integrity be real and empower others It s why we re so driven to connect passion with purpose Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight Learn more at Support the monthly accounting close process in accordance with public company and local statutory filing deadlines including monthly quarterly and annual close activities and preparation of financial statements - Accurately reconcile accounts summarize activity resolving reconciling differences as appropriate - Prepare and or review journal entries account balance reconciliations and flux analyses including the associated documentation to support SOX internal control procedures - Perform accounting and control procedures related to inter-company balances compensation benefits derivatives foreign currency translation and the consolidation process - Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and Alight policies and procedures - Ensure applicable processes and controls are in designed and operating effectively to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley - Participate and support interim quarterly and annual internal and external audits to ensure timely and successful completion - Perform ad hoc accounting projects and or assist other Finance team members as needed -Manage day-to-day interactions with external and internal auditors - Work closely with Tax and Legal on various compliance filings including but not limited to GST Softex FLA XBRL MSME STPI registration - Develop and coach staff provide leadership the local accounting team that allows internal growth and advancement Qualifications Professional Qualifications in Accounting Commerce or Finance - Qualified Chartered Accountant strongly preferred with relevant post qualification experience - 8 years previous accounting experience Public company with India subsidiary and or service industry preferred - Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards and experience in handling statutory reporting required by local authority - Expertise with Financial Reporting and India compliance requirements - Expertise in US GAAP and Indian GAAP reconciliation - Knowledge of financial information systems and applications with Workday Financials a plus - Experience with intercompany accounting and global consolidation related activities - Highly Proficient in MS Excel pivot tables etc and competent in Word and PowerPoint - Knowledge of US GAAP and ability to analyze and resolve moderately complex accounting issues - Effective written and oral communication skills - Ability to travel periodically to meet with auditors or other Alight colleagues Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because it s important our benefits care for the whole person Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight s employment policies Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position SSN SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and or drug test You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position Our commitment to Inclusion We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local law In addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation modification by contacting their recruiter Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying Employing Country must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight Note this job description does not restrict management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization DISCLAIMER Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units