GL Manager

Requisition Number: 154497

Position Title: Manager I, Accounting

External Description:

Introduction to EA & India Operations:

Electronic Arts (EA) is an international developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. EA was formed in 1982 and ever since, we have been the leader in thrilling the world with cutting edge Interactive Entertainment. EA has the #1 market share in North America & Europe with revenues over US$ 5.0 billion with worldwide employee strength of 8000+

EA India office in Hyderabad supports game development activities for mobile gaming, console, online and free to play casual game website – pogo.com. Corporate operates shared services centers for IT which provides networks & applications support whereas Finance performs procure to pay, accounts receivables, revenue accounting, fixed assets accounting, procurement support, payroll & FP&A functions.

Purpose and Scope:

The person will be responsible to lead the GL team and fully responsible for teams’ performance by completion of tasks timely and accurately. The responsibilities include overseeing of Month end close activities, Reconciliations review, Fixed Asset accounting, VAT Returns and also leading the transitions and contributing to finance projects.

 Key Responsibilities:

 Thorough knowledge of Balance sheet items/ Income statement line items.

• Lead the GL Team and ensure all the deliverables are meeting the SLA. Work closely with the Regional Controllers in reviewing the SLAs and implementing additional matrices as required.

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in preparation of Bank reconciliations.

• Review the High Risk and High Complex reconciliations and ensure that the reconciliation health is within the EA Reconciliation Guidelines/Policy.

• Expert level knowledge in preparation of Accrual and prepaid Journal Entries, in compliance with the journal entry policy.
• Should have strong conceptual understanding of US-GAAP and also the underlying accounting aspects. Be able to resolve the reconciliation and accounting queries from the team.
  
  

• Identify alignment opportunities and drive efficiencies within the GL processes. Lead transitions, review resource allocation and bandwidth.
• Should be able to manage and guide team in Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Cash reconciliations, Payroll, VAT and other GL activities.

• Participate and actively contribute to the Global Alignment Projects and other Projects/Initiatives
  
  
• Continuously evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to all processes impacting the GL to simplify while improving transparency.
  
  
• Drive Business review meetings with respective Stakeholders.
  
  
• Be able to drive the quarterly reviews with the Leadership Team independently.

 

Qualification and Experience:

 

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/Semi qualified Accountant with relevant competency

• 8 years+ of relevant experience in Accounting and Reconciliation for a large MNC preferably BPO/KPOs or Captives having Finance and Accounting services
• Should have been in the team leading role for at least 4-5 years.
• Should have hands-on experience in driving transitions and setting up new processes in Finance and Accounting function.

• Working knowledge of Oracle R12. Hyperion Financial Management, MS Office applications.

• Should have excellent excel skills and good knowledge on Power Point Tool.

• Outgoing personality with excellent verbal & written English communication skills, commitment to achieving results.
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours given the global nature of EA’s business

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Community / Marketing Title: GL Manager

Company Profile:

Nous sommes une équipe internationale de spécialistes de la création, de la narration, de la technologie, de la génération d’expériences, de l’innovation et bien plus encore. Nous pensons que nos équipes doivent être aussi diversifiées que nos communautés afin de créer des jeux et des expériences inoubliables. Chez Electronic Arts, la seule limite est votre imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 156

Can this position be remote?:

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À propos d'Electronic Arts

Toutes nos actions sont tendues vers le même objectif : transmettre l'envie de jouer. Au travers de nos jeux innovants, de nos services novateurs et de nos technologies de pointe, nous offrons des possibilités infinies à des millions de fans dans le monde entier.

 

Nous cherchons des personnes inclusives et collaboratives aux points de vue variés pour enrichir notre culture et nous stimuler. Grâce à notre programme d’avantages sociaux, nous adoptons une approche holistique centrée sur le bien-être physique, émotionnel, financier, professionnel et communautaire pour soutenir les membres de notre personnel à chaque chapitre de leur vie. Nous fournissons un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux garantissant une vie équilibrée et offrant notamment des congés payés, des congés parentaux, des jeux gratuits et bien plus encore. Notre objectif est de fournir un environnement de travail sûr et bienveillant qui vous permet de vous épanouir sur le plan personnel comme sur le plan professionnel.

 

Electronic Arts souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances. Nous prenons nos décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de pays d’origine, d’hérédité, de sexe, de genre, d’identité ou d’expression de genre, d’orientation sexuelle, d’âge, d’informations génétiques, de religion, de handicap, d’état de santé, de grossesse, de situation familiale, d’ancienneté ou de tout autre facteur protégé par la loi. Nous étudions également les candidatures des personnes qualifiées possédant un casier judiciaire, conformément à la loi en vigueur. Par ailleurs, EA aménage l’environnement de travail pour les personnes en situation de handicap, conformément à la loi en vigueur.