Financial Accountant - Statutory Operations Process Owner at Workday

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Finance, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACAI, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accreditation)
  • 3+ years post-qualified experience or equivalent preferred
  • Shared Service Centre experience, preferably in a complex global accounting environment
  • Proficient and comfortable with technical accounting and interpretation across US GAAP, IFRS and global reporting
  • Ability to work as part of a cohesive team of global finance professionals and support team goals while managing individual responsibilities
  • Team player who creates and maintains effective working relationships
  • Ability to work independently, a self-starter with minimal direction and guidance needed
  • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills (inferred from truncated description)

Responsibilities

  • Own, design and manage the execution of key centralised international accounting processes, such as Intercompany, Tax provisioning, Fixed Assets and Leasing
  • Preparation of statutory journal entries, review general ledger accounts and prepare reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS
  • Support flux analysis for centralised processes and overall understanding of International entities
  • Completion of statutory quarterly and annual financial close processes
  • Liaise with audit teams and other advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory obligations as part of annual compliance
  • Preparation of requested items for external providers including required schedules and support packs for annual compliance
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and continually improve processes and systems for both financial and statutory reporting
  • Work cross-functionally internally, specifically with internal tax, legal and corp accounting teams
  • Support centralised management of Statistical returns for international entities
  • Participation in accounting projects to bring continuous improvement to statutory compliance

Skills

Statutory Accounting
International Accounting
Compliance
Accounting Processes
Financial Reporting
GAAP
IFRS
Process Design
Process Management
Audit

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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