Global Accounting Associate

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Global Accounting Associate responsible for finance operations and compliance across countries. Supporting audit readiness and financial governance in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeMumbai • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the full range of finance activities, including finance operations, statutory and management reporting, taxation, governance and compliance across subsidiaries in India and other locations as needed.
Assist in consolidation processes and intercompany transactions, ensuring proper accounting and reconciliation.
Partner with the finance team to support month-end and year-end close activities, including revenue recognition and related finance tasks.
Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, ensuring timely review and resolution of outstanding items.
Assist in preparing financial reports, audit schedules and other data required for management review and statutory compliance.
Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, company secretaries and other statutory bodies to help resolve finance, tax and compliance matters efficiently and effectively.
Support tax compliance activities by assisting with filings, documentation and responses to queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure finance processes and reporting comply with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, corporate governance requirements and local statutory regulations across jurisdictions.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration and timely follow-up.
Improve the use of modern accounting tools and technology to enhance process efficiency, accuracy and control.
Support cross-functional projects and contribute ideas that help improve finance processes and ways of working.
Any other duties that fall within the purpose and scope of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.
Part-qualified candidates who can demonstrate strong relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Proven ability to drive delivery in audit, tax, compliance or corporate finance activities through professional, academic or other relevant experience.
Experience working with multi-entity or multi-country accounting and statutory reporting is an advantage.
Excellent digital literacy, including confidence using emerging technology tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders at different levels, using a clear, respectful and collaborative approach.
A proactive, responsible, and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt when priorities change.
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and output quality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
21 days annual leave – increasing to 23 days after 5 years’ service + 8 days casual leave
14 days holiday for the year 2025
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Access to Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme
Group Medical Insurance
A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Service - dedicated services for enhanced EAP and comprehensive wellness with 24/7 helpline available through Truworth Wellness
Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual personal development event
Support for volunteering and study leave
Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5,000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationIntercompany TransactionsRevenue RecognitionStatutory ComplianceAccounting StandardsTaxationGovernanceConsolidation ProcessesAudit Schedules

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProactive MindsetOrganizational SkillsCollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications

CAACAACCACPA