GL Accountant

Location: Bangalore, India

Corporate

Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary

• Experience: 1 to 4 Years
• Location: ITPL, Whitefield, Bangalore
• Work Mode: 4 days per week in office

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Intercompany Accounting

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities and jurisdictions (APAC region and beyond)
• Support intercompany matching and variance analysis
• Prepare intercompany documentation and supporting schedules
• Identify and resolve intercompany reconciling items
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of intercompany ledger records

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned entities
• Identify and investigate reconciling items and variances
• Prepare bank reconciliation documentation and supporting analysis
• Resolve timing differences and outstanding items
• Support cash position reporting and analysis

General Ledger Management

• Maintain and monitor GL accounts assigned to your responsibility
• Review and validate GL journal entries for completeness and accuracy
• Support account reconciliations and balance sheet analytics
• Ensure GL data integrity and proper documentation
• Investigate and resolve GL exceptions and discrepancies

Month-End Close Activities

• Execute assigned close tasks within defined timelines
• Support accrual identification and journal entry preparation
• Assist with account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Participate in close meetings and provide status updates
• Handle month-end reporting responsibilities and deadlines

Audit Support

• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Respond to audit inquiries and provide timely information
• Support SOX and internal audit testing activities
• Document processes and controls for audit purposes
• Assist external auditors during fieldwork as required

Systems & Process Management

• Maintain working knowledge of Blackline reconciliation platform
• Navigate Oracle ERP general ledger and financial reporting modules
• Work with Hyperion for budget and variance analysis
• Support Navision transactions where applicable
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Take on ad hoc projects and tasks as business needs require
• Support other GL and accounting teams on a flexible basis
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Contribute to documentation and process standardization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in General Ledger, Accounts, or Record-to-Report (R2R) function
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations and intercompany accounting
• Experience supporting month-end and quarterly close processes
• Exposure to audit activities and audit preparation

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Blackline reconciliation software
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP (GL module)
• Familiarity with Hyperion (financial planning / variance analysis)
• Experience with Navision or similar ERP systems
• Comfortable with Excel and data analysis

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional accounting certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent in progress)
• Experience in a multinational or regulated industry
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and international tax compliance
• Exposure to financial shared services environments
• Experience with other GL automation tools and platforms

CORE COMPETENCIES & SOFT SKILLS

Essential

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in transaction processing and reconciliation work
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to articulate complex accounting issues to non-accountants
• Self-Motivation: Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset; willing to support colleagues and share knowledge
• Adaptability: Ready to take on ad hoc work and adjust priorities as business needs change
• Pressure Management: Ability to handle month-end and close deadlines with composure
• Independent Work: Capable of managing assigned workload with minimal supervision
• Transition & Knowledge Transfer: Ability to independently onboard and transition work to teammates

Preferred

• Open-minded and curious approach to learning new tools and processes
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Initiative in identifying process improvements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

• On-Site Attendance: 4 days per week; flexible on the 5th day
• Month-End Support: Extended hours may be required during close periods
• Collaboration: Regular interaction with audit, other GL teams, and global business units
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to develop technical and functional skills over time