Accounting Assistant III

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals.

At our Global Excellence Center (GEC) in Hyderabad, we support Solenis' global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 16,100 professionals across 130 countries. Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth.

ROLE : Accounting Assistant III

REPORTS TO : Plant Accounting & Controlling Manager

BASE LOCATION      : Hyderabad

PURPOSE :     

The incumbent will be responsible to perform Plant Accounting & Controlling activities in GSS for all assigned plants, reporting to a local Plant Accounting Leader in the GSS. This position will perform monthly plant closing activities, standard & actual cost analysis, GR&IR analysis, Plant fixed cost analysis and Inventory management. Also need to handle Budget and forecasting activities on quarterly and yearly basis.

This role will need to build a good working understanding of the plant operations and the operating processes to ensure the plant accountant role is being handled properly. This role will require a high degree of analytical expertise and ability to manage and communicate key drivers/results of their assigned plants that will aggregate up to the consolidated regional plant results and ultimately global plant results.   

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES :     

• Develop a complete understanding of the monthly close process related to assigned plants and inventory accounting.

• Maintain the completion of the monthly close checklists for assigned plants during the monthend closing.

• Perform detailed material cost analysis comparing with previous month cost and BOM & Recipe.

• Perform monthly evaluation of over/under applied and unusual items in the month including analysis of plant actual cost compared to both budget and forecasted results with details explanation.

• Prepare and post the accrual and corrective journal entries as needed.

• Perform certain General Ledger Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Cost Controlling activities.

• Prepare the annual plant budgets for fixed cost under the direction of the key stake holders.

• Prepare the annual establishment of standard activity rates and the periodic review of the rates if volumes/fixed costs vary materially from plan.

• Assist in financial audits and audit requests.

• Preparing production volume reports and analysis.

• Execution of plant distribution and assessment cycles.

• Preparation of GRIR, SMOG reporting and analysis.

• INTEGRITY: To drive an ethical work culture across the team and company.

• EHS: To ensure compliance with Solenis EHS standards       

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES :      
 

EDUCATION :  CMA, CMA/CA inter with relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE : 

• To have the experience of :-2 to 3 years experience in any Manufacturing plants and exposure to Material ledger and plant closing and reporting process is must.
• Good communication, presentation, analytical and leadership skills, ability to motivate team members.
• SAP FI/CO module knowledge is must, understanding of MM, PP&SD modules is an advantage.
• Tableau, OneStream reporting tools knowledge is an advantage.

  Skills: Behavioral & Technical Exposure to SAP in Finance operations Standard cost and plant accounting experience in SAP Exposure to client management and transitions Ability to gel with big teams and be a strong team player Good communication skills and ability to drive results Strong knowledge in MS excel and power point Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take challenges.

Some benefits of working with us

• Access to a huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)
• Access to self-paced language training (free)
• Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500
• Charity work once a year, to give back to the community
• Company car, phone if required for role
• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth
• Creche facility
• Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
• Electric car charging stations
• Hybrid work arrangement eg. 3 days in office
• Internet allowance
• No-meeting Fridays
• Parking on site (free)
• Relocation assistance available
• Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess
• Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift
• Well connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement.  If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

Solenis is constantly growing.  Come and grow your career with us.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.