Sr Accountant

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.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Manager Finance, the Accountant role, this person is part of the extended accounting function for multiple regions located in Xylem India's Vadodara. 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, and ensure proper documentation is obtained
• Record Fixed Asset updates and disposals in Oracle/SAP Fixed Asset Module
• Obtaining supporting invoices and documentation for completed Construction in Process projects
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger identifying and correcting out of balances, addressing their causes, resolving the possibility of future issues
• Responds to inquiries regarding general ledger balances
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analyses 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

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:
Required Qualifications

• CA/Inter CA/CMA/Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance preferably with additional professional qualifications
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in journal accounting
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• Must possess strong analytical skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel functions
• Experience with Oracle/SAP or other ERP accounting systems and fixed asset software
• Experience with Blackline Journal Entries and One Stream Reconciliation a plus
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment and with teams in different countries

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.