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SME– General Accounting (Grade 13)
## Company Overview ABB is a global leader in technology, energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive and sustainable future. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrating individual differences and promoting a culture where everyone can contribute.
## Job Summary The SME - General Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and reporting activities for a specific country or cluster within ABB's Finance & Accounting Operations. This role focuses on ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting tasks, compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations, and training other team members in accounting principles.
## Responsibilities - Monitor and manage the Accounting & Reporting activities for specific countries or clusters, ensuring timely recording of all General Accounting transactions in CFIN/ERP. - Coordinate with business units, Treasury, and Payroll teams to resolve unallocated transactions and prevent backlog. - Review reconciled General Ledger (GL) accounts to maintain accuracy and compliance. - Participate in Knowledge Transfer (KT) sessions to take over accounting activities from transitioning countries. - Standardize accounting processes across all clusters within your responsibility. - Implement newly developed programs to enhance accounting processes and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) as required. - Address internal and external audit queries by providing necessary documentation and support. - Ensure compliance with all internal controls as per design. - Initiate quality improvement initiatives and conduct training on specific accounting and reporting topics as needed.
## Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. - Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in general accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and journal entry processing, with 5-10 years specifically at ABB preferred. - Strong experience in Record to Report (R2R) processes. - Must possess flexibility to work in various shift timings. - Excellent communication skills. - Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of SAP is essential.
## Preferred Skills - Advanced skills in financial reporting and analysis. - Experience with compliance auditing and risk management. - Familiarity with international accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP).
## Experience A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in general accounting and financial reporting is required, with a substantial portion ideally gained within ABB.
## Environment This position will work on-site or in a hybrid model based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, within the Finance & Accounting Operations division.
## Salary Salary details have not been specified.
## Growth Opportunities Opportunities for career advancement within ABB may include higher-level finance positions or specialized roles in accounting operations, as well as potential leadership opportunities.
## Benefits The company offers a competitive benefits package, although specific details have not been provided in this description.
For more information on ABB and to apply, please visit their career portal at [ABB Careers](https://global.abb/group/en/careers).



