Accounting Manager

With Confluent, organisations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better everyday – we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organisation to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.

One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform.

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About the Role:

Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Accounting Manager to join our Shared Service Centre team. In this role, you will be a key player in the Company's month-end close and reporting process, while supporting the day-to-day accounting and compliance requirements for our global cash and fixed assets.The ideal candidate is a CA or CPA candidate with at least 7+ years of progressively responsible experience with public accounting and public company experience. You should have experience managing a wide scope of responsibilities against competing priorities and deadlines.Due to the fast-paced and high growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be detail oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and a willingness to roll up his/her
sleeves when needed. 
This position will be based in Bangalore, India.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the Accounting close activities including review and approval of journal entries, managing the month-end close calendar, and review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage the preparation of management reporting and supporting schedules.
• Experienced in India Statutory compliance matters like GST, TDS, Direct Taxes etc
• Liase with Statutory and Internal Auditors, preparing financial statements as per Companies Act requirements
• Assist with the management of intercompany transactions and reconciliations, including compliance with Inter-company Transfer Pricing agreements.
• Manage a team in various areas of the GL including opex related accounts, cash, fixed assets, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and equity related items.
• Help lead critical accounting initiatives, including the design and implementation of key finance systems, global close efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Oversee collation of compliance data for monthly and annual information to fulfil international  statutory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various department to enhance cross functional activities
• Assist in special projects as assigned by management.

What You Will Bring:

• BA/BS degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Public company and high tech organization experience preferred CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of US & IGAAP as well as ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel.
• Enterprise software and SaaS industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large sets of data

Come As You Are

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