Accounting Analyst

Organization OverviewCompany Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.

Job Description

QAD is looking for an Accounting Analyst (Accountant), an enthusiastic individual with an interest in accounting and a proven experience of some accounting areas. This position will report to the Global Shared Services Accounting Manager.

Note: The role will be on a hybrid model and will require the employee to work from our Mumbai office (Goregaon) 2-3 days a week.

This Position Will Require
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience across some accounting processes (e.g. Banking, Prepayments, Accruals, Leases, Reviews)
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in the process and wider finance function while achieving your own goals
• Excellent system and automation skillset (Excel, Smartsheet, Google Suite)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly in emails
• Excellent attention-to-detail
• Strong customer service mindset

Duties And Areas Of Responsibility
• Process transactions across multiple aspects of global accounting including: Fixed assets, Cash and Investments, Prepayments, Accruals, Leases etc.
• This will include end to end process ownership: data gathering, journals posting, reconciliation preparation, and liaison with the stakeholders, as required.
• Ensure the process documentation and process notes are up to date.
• Ensure service level agreements (SLA's) standards are met or exceeded. Timeliness and the quality of the SSC GL output, among other SLA’s will be monitored to ensure standard end-to-end business processes are followed.
• Assistance in issue resolution and liaison with relevant stakeholders to ensure the root cause is determined and learning is incorporated into the process.
• Contribute and/or drive various Global initiatives and projects focused on the resolution of regulatory challenges or supporting strategic objectives.
• Other duties May include system administration related duties, special projects, assisting in system implementations, reporting and analytics, data migration from acquired companies, etc.

Qualifications
• Education/Licenses: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or other similar qualification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience, experience in global shared service center for multinational company preferred. Exposure to US GAAP will be an advantage.
• Computer skills: Knowledge of the financial systems and reporting tools (experience in QAD ERP would be an advantage). Expertise in Google Suite (Email, Drive, Sheets, etc.), MS Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Other knowledge or skills: Confidence and consistent track record to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple concurrent and diversified tasks while working with deadlines. Highly organized with phenomenal attention to detail. Aptitude to work closely with a cross functional team and interact effectively with various individuals across the organization.

Additional Information
• We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them: the Effective Enterprise.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation
• The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done
• Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.
• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Read more