Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Job Summary:
The Accountant role is a vital member of the finance team, contributing to the accurate and timely financial reporting of our organization. Your duties will include preparing financial statements, conducting monthly and annual account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You will also be involved in budgeting processes, financial forecasting, and providing tax support. Your analytical skills will be essential in identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions. This role requires a detail oriented individual with strong problem solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day accounting of business transactions for all the Region Business
- Maintain the balance sheet hygiene including sub-ledger accounts of all the entities through periodic audit
Schedules - Drive the timely closing of the books of account for all the units with highest level of accuracy and compliance with the applicable Xylem accounting policies Xylem calendar issued by the corporate team is the guide for this
- Support in statutory and internal audit
- Design the closing checklist and process, in close coordination with Finance manager
- Be part of a best-in-class financial reporting process in Region Region by supporting all the digitization /
simplification efforts in daily operations - Learn and master the reporting tool (One Stream) from the best-practices in the other sub-regions including
India (required level of training to be provided) - Maintain fixed assets register and inventory reconciliations as per Xylem framework, and SOX process
Good knowledge of the IFRS and/US GAAP on revenue recognition, lease accounting, etc. - Support Finance Manager in Adhoc requirements
- Work towards exceeding the KPIs for month end closing and financial reporting
- Clean account reconciliations (audit schedules) every month
- Compliance with SOX procedure documentation and controls, with minimum audit findings
- Adherence to the SOD, delegation of authority and all relevant company policies
- Keep an eye for continuous improvement on all processes and implement Kaizen projects
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:
CA/CWA with sharp accounting skills
3-5 years of relevant work experience in mid-size organization handling accounting, audit and reporting
Experience in MNC on HQ reporting
Fluent in English
SAP Knowledge is must
Good knowledge in MS-Excel, writing emails in corporate environment
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
