Senior Accountant

At Talkdesk, we are courageous innovators focused on redefining the customer experience, making the impossible possible for companies globally. We champion an inclusive and diverse culture representative of the communities in which we live and serve. And, we give back to our community by volunteering our time, supporting non-profits, and minimizing our global footprint. Each day, thousands of employees, customers, and partners all over the world trust Talkdesk to deliver a better way to great experiences.

We are recognized as a cloud contact center leader by many of the most influential research organizations, including Gartner and Forrester. With $498 million in total funding, a valuation of more than $10 Billion, and a ranking of #16 on the Forbes Cloud 100 list, now is the time to be part of the Talkdesk legacy to help accelerate our success in a new decade of transformational growth.

At Talkdesk, we embrace FAST, our fundamental operating principles that define who we are as an organization. These principles drive us to make the impossible possible. FAST: Focus + Accountability + Speed = Talkdesker.

• Focus: Focus time, energy and attention on what is most impactful for the business and thoughtful about how and when to partner with others.
• Accountability: Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments and drive results. Accept responsibility for successes and failures.
• Speed: Execute with agility and urgency. Act promptly, decisively, and without delay. Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Talkdesker: YOU

Senior Accountant

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•     Responsible for managing the full spectrum accounting of the India entity, and other subsidiaries as assigned
•     Liaise and manage with the local tax, accounting and payroll providers to ensure compliance with the local rules and regulations and statutory requirements
•       Prepare month-end entries and reconciliations for all the balances
•       Review payroll prepared by the local payroll firms before payments
•       Ownership of complex and sensitive accounting operations such as the monthly reconciliation of payroll entries and others
•       Preparation/review of the Statutory financial statements
•       Ensure alignment between FP&A and accounting processes
•       Assist with statutory and group audit preparations, timely completion of audit deliverables
•       Assist with development and implementation of new processes and procedures and ensure adherence to group policies
•       Assist the manager with other ad hoc projects and tasks as and when required
•       Work on internal control and process improvement projects
•       Implement, document and maintain effective workflows to improve the close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting
•       Committed to a global close schedule and be flexible to adjust and manage time to meet tight close deadlines and attend critical meetings at different time zones if required

Education and Experience

•       Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field
•       CPA/ Chartered Accountant is a plus
• years in accounting and/or financial audit required
•       Direct and indirect taxes experience
•       Experience in multinational companies and/or US MNC, and audit firm is preferred
•       Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles, transfer pricing and internal controls
•       Prior experience with a SaaS company and start up experience preferred
•       Advanced excel skills
•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
•       Problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail
•       Self-starter and team player.
•       Works well under pressure and managing multiple priorities and deadlines
•       Experience with entities operating in international accounting teams is a plus
•       Experience working with Oracle NetSuite

Skills

•       Detail-oriented, organized, hands-on and have a strong ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced growing and diversified environment
•       Analytical, Attention to Detail, Reliable, Quick Learner, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication.
•       Proactive, accountable, good team player, work collaborative with others
•       Proficiency in using Microsoft tools (e.g. Excel, Word) and Gsuite

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)