Senior Accountant, Controllership

Job Description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Job Title: Supervisor or Senior Accountant
Location: Hyderabad
Introduction to EA & India Centre: Electronic Arts Inc. is a global interactive entertainment software company. EA develops interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices, and the Internet.
You will report to Senior Manager, Controllership

Experience: 10-13 years
A challenging opportunity with Electronic Arts (India) in Controllership function. You perform General ledger activities which includes Lease Accounting, Derivatives and Hedge Accounting, Inter-Company Accounting, Fixed Assets Accounting, review of Bank Reconciliations, Manual Journal Entries, VAT Computation, Taxation, India AS, SOX You will also assist month end close activities and supporting other team members in carrying out the responsibilities of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities of this Role:
Evaluate relevant intermediate emerging technical accounting issues.
Stay tuned to current with relevant advanced accounting knowledge.
Resolve and reviews [intermediate] accounting policy and regulatory issues and provide guidance to finance and non-finance partners.
Help us to review and recommend changes to all processes improving the GL to simplify while improving transparency. •
Help us to Interpret prepares documentation and accounting assessments. •
Understand, documents, reviews, and monitors [intermediate to complex] accounting and reconciliations. SME level of understanding in Leases, Derivative/Hedge accounting, Intercompany, Bank, Fixed Assets, and payroll. •
Design and implement improvements or standardization of intermediate to complex our processes.
Test and trains users on intermediate to complex processes.
Can Improve the process efficiency through Process improvements.
• Identify and documents risks and main dependencies and has an intermediate to advanced understanding of risk and controls in Controllership.
Analytical:
Create standard to complex regular and ad hoc analysis to support financial results and operations (for example variance analysis, close packs, forecast inputs, journal entries, and reconciliations).
Presentations: Prepares and delivers presentations for management and with larger groups in the finance during BSR meetings.
Expert level knowledge in preparation of Accrual and prepaid Journal Entries, in compliance with the journal entry policy (Indian Accounting)
Understand US-GAAP and the underlying accounting aspects.
Can resolve the reconciliation and accounting queries from the team.
Have knowledge of Fixed assets accounting cycle (capitalization, depreciation accounting, disposals, retirement)
Can guide the quarterly reviews or Business review with the Leadership Team/Team members independently.
Can completely own any transition opportunities identified and setup appropriate documents and establish Service level agreements for the same. •
Adherence to the internal controls and help review important controls and SOX compliance. •
Help us to coordinate the audit process.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Qualified or Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant with Master-degree in Commerce having 12 to 13 years of relevant experience.
Experience in Controllership for a large MNC preferably BPO/KPOs or Captives having Finance and Accounting services.
Have hands-on experience driving transitions and setting up new processes in Finance and Accounting function.
Have hands-on experience in Oracle Enterprise Business Suite R12, Cadency Certification and understand the multi-Currency COA
Have Excellent Excel skills (can perform complex functions) and good knowledge on PowerPoint Too.
Manage the external and company partners independently.
Advanced accounting and financial skills required.
Hunger to apply accounting principles and practices. Experience in IGAAP ( Indian Accounting) is must.
Ready to work from HYD office under the Hybrid model. .
About Electronic Arts
We're proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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