Senior Associate

Job Family :

• Accounting (India)
• Travel Required :

• Up to 25%
• Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

Accounting and Financial Close

Handle day-to-day accounting activities for the UK operations.

Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.

Perform month-end and year-end closing activities in line with the reporting calendar.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances and financial records.

Reconciliations and Fixed Assets

Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items through closure.

Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliation of the fixed asset register to the general ledger.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Analyse profit and loss accounts and provide clear explanations for material variances.

Prepare supporting schedules, reports, and analysis required for management review.

Audit and Controls

Support internal and statutory audits, including preparation and timely submission of Prepared by Client (PBC) schedules and supporting documents.

Coordinate with auditors, respond to information requests, and track audit queries to closure.

Liaise with bankers and support treasury operations.

Implement and maintain internal controls and financial procedures to promote accuracy, compliance, and process discipline.

What You Will Need :

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate degree in Commerce, CA Intermediate, or MBA in Finance

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

3 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance activities comparable to the responsibilities described above.

Hands-on experience in handling internal audits, statutory audits, or external audit requirements.

Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

PREFERRED SKILLS

Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle/Peoplesoft/Workday.

Exposure to accounting for international or UK operations would be preferred.

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

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Contact Us

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