Senior General Ledger Accountant

Join the inDrive Accounting Hub in India as a Senior GL Accountant specializing in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role designed for a technically proficient and commercially aware.

As a key member of our Global Shared Services Center (SSC), you will ensure the integrity of our financial data by managing the end-to-end accounting for expenses. You will serve as a vital bridge between global operations and financial reporting, maintaining a balance between operational excellence and strategic business partnership in a fast-paced, highly international environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end accrual process across regions, ensuring completeness and accuracy of expense recognition.

• Prepare, review, and post monthly accrual journal entries in line with applicable accounting standards.

• Work closely with business, procurement, and FP&A teams to obtain reliable inputs and estimates for accruals.

• Ensure timely reversal and validation of accruals in subsequent periods.

• Perform variance analysis between actuals and accruals, highlighting key movements and risks.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure accruals are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting policies (US GAAP/Local GAAP).

• Maintain adequate documentation and audit trail supporting all accrual entries.

• Strengthen controls around accrual estimation, review, and approvals to ensure audit readiness.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required schedules and explanations.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Drive standardization and automation of accrual processes across entities.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accrual processes.

• Prepare and analyze accrual trackers, dashboards, and reports for management review.

• Identify gaps in current processes and proactively implement improvements to reduce manual dependencies and improve accuracy.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across geographies to ensure timely submission of accrual inputs.

• Act as a bridge between accounting, Financial controllers, FP&A, and business teams to resolve discrepancies and improve forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

• Post-Qualification Experience: 4–5 years of experience in a global accounting environment or a Tier-1 Shared Services Center (SSC).

• Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

• Technical Expertise: 2–3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite is mandatory.

• GAAP Knowledge: Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.

• Industry Context: Experience operating in a fast-paced, international environment (Tech or Hyper-growth startups preferred).

Conditions & Benefits

• Health insurance and life insurance included

• Hybrid work mode and flexile schedule

• Access to professional counselling services including psychological, financial, and legal support

• Diverse internal training programs

• Partially or fully payed additional training courses

• All necessary work equipment