General Ledger Accountant – India and EMEA

ISS STOXX is actively hiring a General Ledger Accountant for the Mumbai (Goregaon East) location.

This role is open for candidates based in Mumbai only.

Shift timings would be 11AM to 8 PM

Overview:

As a General Ledger Accountant, ISS is seeking a highly driven and skilled professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounting activities for the EMEA and India region, with a strong focus on daily financial operations and month‑end close processes. You will ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and collaborate closely with the finance team to meet critical month‑end timelines.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced accounting professionals, and we also welcome applications from recently qualified CA / ACCA candidates with relevant practical training exposure.

Responsibilities:

Independently handle month-end close for EMEAI entities.

Finalization up to the preparation of financial statements Prepare Balance sheet reconciliation, MIS and bank reconciliations.

Ability to analyse trial balance, look for corrections and make the necessary adjusting entries.

Independently handling audits, coordinating with the auditors and several inhouse teams for interim audit as well as statutory audit of EMEAI entities.

Reviewing & approving invoices, and expenses, Posting & processing journal entries in the accounting system.

Create & maintain fixed asset register in the accounting system and prepare monthly reconciliation for the same.

Can handle projects, prepare reports and financial analysis as requested by managers from EMEA/USA,

Knowledge of Indian accounting compliances and direct and indirect taxes.

Ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or relevant field along with Inter-CA.

5+ years of experience in R2R, entity controllership, or General Ledger Accounting.

Recently qualified CA / ACCA candidates (including those with articleship or mandatory practical training) are welcome to apply.

Excellent knowledge of Outlook & MS Excel (Lookup, Pivots, basic formulas)

Experience in SAP is preferred.

Experience in fixed asset reconciliation, depreciation, compiling data for statutory auditors, Accounts finalization & month-end close process.

Good command of the English language (Speaking and Writing)

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.