GL Accountant – EMEA

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

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

This role is open only for candidates from Mumbai location.

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 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 MBA in Finance Freshers candidates with relevant practical training exposure.

Responsibilities:

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

• Independently handle month-end close for EMEA entities, MIS and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare Balance sheet reconciliation and Monthly P&L Variances statement.

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

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

• Assist in Finalization up to the preparation of financial statements.

• Assist in Coordinating with the auditors and several teams inhouse for interim audit as well as statutory audit of EMEA entities

• Other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• MBA/PGDM in Finance, 

• Masters /bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or relevant field with  2-3 years of work experience

• CA intermediate, with 3 years of experience with Articleship are preferred.

• Recently qualified CA / CMA / ACCA candidates are welcome to apply.

• Good command of the English language (Speaking and Writing)

• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)

• Knowledge in Advance excel will be an added advantage (LOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTable etc)

• Experience in SAP is preferred.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

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