General Ledger Accounting Analyst

At Ecolab, you can help take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, delivering critical insights and innovative solutions to help our customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundantenergyand healthy environments. With our worldwide reach and ambitious growth plans, you will have the opportunity to own your future and impact what matters. Are you ready to make an impact?

Ecolab is searching fora drivenGeneral Ledger Accounting Analystfor future opportunities within ourFinancedivisioninPune, India.

Ecolab is seeking a Sr. Analyst to join our Finance team. 

In this position, you willassistand contribute toperformmonth endactivities tocomply withDTP, policies, procedures, and deadlines. 

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information. 

Assistand train other teammembers,supportteam leads.

What’sin it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering acompetitive salary and benefits.

  
  
  

• The ability to make an impact andshape your careerwith a company that is passionate about growth.

  
  
  

• The support of an organization thatbelievesit is vital to include and engage diverse people,perspectivesand ideas to achieve our best.

  
  
  

• Feel proud each dayto work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundantenergyand healthy environments.

  
  
  

What You Will Do:

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of a complete andaccurategeneral ledger.

  
  
  

• Perform month end accruals and closing activities likeFxrevaluation, VAT settlement, prepaid accruals, etc.

  
  
  

• Manage ERP andtechnologiestools like SAP, HFM, OnBase, etc.

  
  
  

• Prepare and enter journal entries into Blackline. Explain,preparerandmaintainsupport documentation. 

  
  
  

• Prepareraccount reconciliations. Perform analysis, follow-Up on open Items,maintainsupport documentation and escalate unreconciled items to the correct level.

  
  
  

• Review and approve account reconciliations. Detect accounting errors and provide feedback to preparers.

  
  
  

• Prepare support documentation for auditpurpose. (SOX,internaland external). Activelyparticipateonaudit Walkthroughs.

  
  
  

• Participate in the writing,updatingand defining Desktop Procedures, Policies and Narratives.

  
  
  

• Detect and escalate all process and accounting tasks that are not working properly or need to be improved.

  
  
  

• Prepare Key Performance Metrics (KPI´s)

  
  
  

• Collaborate with Team Leadswhere theysupport isrequired.

  
  
  

• Maintain fluid communication with stakeholders and other GBS teams.

  
  
  

• Support Team Leads in preparation oftrainingsand in the detection of training opportunities.

  
  
  

• Performtrainingsandassistother team members.

  
  
  

• Active participation in projects and transitions, where they are identified as key expert or key team member,

  
  
  

• If needed, be actively part of the recruiting process for new employees, Support Management.

  
  
  

• Contribute toknowledge management activities by identifying and updating knowledge as requested and required.

  
  
  

• Supportcontinuous improvement initiatives byidentifyingopportunities andparticipatingin improvement projects.

  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of significant work experience.

  
  
  

• Familiarity with fundamental business principles, processes, and terminology.​

  
  
  

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes in a dynamic business environment.​

  
  
  

• Ability to work with data accurately and pay attention to details.​

  
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communications.

  
  
  

• Strong knowledge of USGAAPs. (IFRS a plus) 

  
  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, Word, and Outlook software

  
  
  

• Result Oriented and Proactive

  
  
  

• Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced environment.

  
  
  

• Strong written and oral communication skills with fluency in English.

  
  
  

• Demonstrated history of analytical and problem-solving skills

  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Process Improvement tools (i.e.LSS)

  
  
  

• Deep Knowledge of SAP, HFM and Power BI will be a plus.

  
  
  

• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (i.eSoX)

  
  
  

Skills:

• Detail-oriented.

  
  
  

• Problem Solving.

  
  
  

• Time Management.

  
  
  

• Customer Service.

  
  
  

• Communication and Presentation.

  
  
  

• Stakeholder Alignment.

  
  
  

• Adaptability.

  
  
  

• Cultural Awareness

  
  
  

• Collaboration

  
  
  

A trusted partner for millions of customers,Ecolabis a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of$14 billion, employs more than 47,000 associates andoperatesin more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insightsand world-class service to advance food safety,maintainclean and safe environments, andoptimizewater and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operationalefficienciesand sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences,hospitalityand industrial markets. www.ecolab.com 

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.