Senior Analyst - Close and Consolidation

Company Description

About Freshworks: 

Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a global team operating from 13 global locations to serve more than 65,000 companies -- from startups to public companies – that rely on Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM, CX) and employee experience (ITSM).

Freshworks’ cloud-based software suite includes Freshdesk (omni-channel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshchat (AI-powered bots), supported by Neo, our underlying platform of shared services.

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Freshworks is featured in global national press including CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg and has been a BuiltIn Best Place to work in San Francisco and Denver for the last 3 years. Our customer ratings have earned Freshworks products TrustRadius Top Rated Software ratings and G2 Best of Awards for Best Feature Set, Best Value for the Price and Best Relationship.

 

Job Description

The Staff Accountant - Close and Consolidation will be a key support role to Manager - Close and Consolidation

This includes participating in the monthly/quarterly/annual book close process, analysing the GLs for flux and working

with the team to develop and maintain effective internal controls.

● Preparation of the bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis using Blackline and sign off

● Maintenance of fixed assets Register in Netsuite;

● Support the team in preparation of Ind AS financial statements and reporting schedules for SEC reporting

● Participating in financial close activities - prepare variance analysis on actual;

● Identify process improvements in fixed asset and bank reconciliation process as part of continuous improvement

initiatives;

● Support consolidated and standalone entity audit requirements and queries from the auditors;

● Responsible for validating system interfaces and troubleshooting general ledger issues;

● Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation; and

collaborate and work with the close team on special projects

Qualifications

● Chartered Accountant qualifications (India) or CPA US equivalent with 3 months to 1 year post qualification

experience

● Attention to detail is a must

● Strong accounting and book-keeping background

● Ability to recognize unusual transactions, trends, or variations and communicate findings

● Proficiency in Word, Excel, and power-point required

● Experience of working knowledge in Finance ERP is an added advantage

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.