GL Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Grade: 09
  • Employee Group: Permanent
  • Global Region: Asia Pacific

Company Description

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field. 

 

Job Description

The individual is a key member of the Smiths Detection India finance team responsible for General Ledger (GL) accounting and control compliances.

  • Ensuring timely processing of assigned AP invoices if required.
  • Intercompany invoice posting
  • Timely processing of vendor payments, custom duty
  • Processing imports payments and all related compliances
  • Tracking of prepaid expenses and related postings
  • Managing supplier queries to ensure that they are resolved efficiently
  • Carrying out defined minimum controls around accounts payable process
  • Providing support for audits (Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Tax Audit)
  • Preparation of Purchase register for GST filings and following up with vendors for related issues
  • Preparation of cash forecast on monthly basis
  • Arranging Bid deposits, security deposits from bank for Sales Team
  • Processing of journals in relation to accruals and payroll
  • Operation of all controls in relation to general ledger, including balance sheet reconciliations
  • Preparing assigned schedules and support for Month End Closing (MEC)
  • Employee expense management
    • Processing expense claims
    • review for compliance with relevant policies
    • payment processing for employee claims
    • managing and resolving employee queries

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-4 years experience
  • Experience of working in Multinational Company (MNC) environment is highly advantageous
  • Able to communicate clearly in fluent spoken and written English
  • Strong SAP skills including use of purchase orders and SAP expense processing
  • Experience of processing in a multiple currency environment
  • Strong Excel skills and Microsoft office programmes
  • Advanced skills in excel macro development will be highly desirable
  • The ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation
  • The ability to engage, challenge and work effectively with others.
  • The ability to build an effective network of internal relationships
  • Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environment.
  • Demonstrates the required functional and/ or technical knowledge and skills to achieve the highest level of accomplishment.

 

Additional Information

Why Smiths?

  • Be Part of Something Big: As we expand our footprint across APAC and MEA, you’ll play a key role in building the teams that will define our future.
  • Growth Opportunities: At Smiths, we believe in your growth as much as our own. You’ll have the chance to shape your career and expand your leadership capabilities in an ever-evolving global landscape.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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