Manager - Revenue Accounting (Chartered Accountant Mandatory)

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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.

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We are looking for a skilled and experienced Revenue Accounting Manager to join our team in Chennai. In this role, you will play a critical role managing the revenue accounting team. Your primary responsibility will be to supervise the month close process and drive improvements in accounting through automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & operational responsibilities:

• Manage the revenue accounting team and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Own the process of preparation and review of workpapers supporting accounting, reporting & disclosures.

• Develop and implement process improvements in the area of close process working with cross functional stakeholders in IT, AR, Revenue Operations, Partner Operations and Billing

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies and procedures.

• Maintain internal controls and evaluate compliance with the company's accounting process, conformance with controls and ASC 606. 

• Identify and drive upstream process improvements to ensure a high level of data integrity within the Sales CRM tool.

• Prepare ad-hoc analysis  requests and special projects as needed.

• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams across the company on projects and process improvements.

• Chartered Accountant, with Big 4 accounting experience

• Work experience of 5+ years; with a background in SOX/ICFR control frameworks and experience with People management.

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP revenue recognition principles and related accounting standards (ASC 606)

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks, analyze complex data, and provide practical recommendations.

• Detail-oriented problem solver who can think creatively to develop and drive process improvements

• Strong communication skills required, both written and verbal.

• Strong work ethic & are eager to learn within a fast paced environment

• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple changing priorities along with day-to-day responsibilities

• Leader who can motivate and inspire a team.

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.