Financial & Reporting Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced qualified chartered accountant to join our Group Corporate team in Finance in the role of Group Financial & Reporting Accountant.

A role at the heart of our fast-paced finance department with a blended remit of both local India compliance matters in addition to Group (Global) exposure with focus on Board reporting requirements, month-end group accounting items, financial controls along with statutory and group level compliance requirements.

Standard set of monthly tasks but also frequent opportunity to get involved in projects. Version 1 is a rapidly growing technology company, with strong organic growth and growth via acquisitions. All of this means new and interesting challenges on a consistent basis, providing excellent opportunity for personal development and acquiring business acumen.

This role is suited to an experienced, ambitious and driven chartered accountant looking to get exposure to many financial aspects of a large fast-moving multinational business.

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed term contract (maternity leave cover) | Bengaluru, India

End date of employment: 31 December 2027

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

Group

• Take responsibility for preparing sections of the monthly Board reporting pack including financial results, key KPIs, Customer Success and People Success.
• Liaise with stakeholders outside of finance regarding reporting information including HR, Commercial, Head of Real Estate.
• Month end accounting for areas including leases, intercompany and including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for these areas.
• Support sales and commercial teams with financial input for bidding/tender processes.
• Support on statutory and group audits under IFRS and IAS.
• Support on financial statements including disclosures
• Support the rest of the Corporate team within finance on ad hoc projects.

India-specific

• Support statutory and tax audits, regulatory compliance, secretarial compliance and advisory services ensuring compliant business operations in India.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Chartered accountant with 5+ years post qualification experience.
• Practice background with experience of audit and financial statements desirable.
• Experience working in a global multi-entity organization.
• Strong expertise in India-specific regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Netsuite would be an advantage.
• Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Ideal candidate would have a logical way of thinking, process orientated and displays attention to detail when undertaking data analysis.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise when required and meet deadlines in a high growth environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Team player who demonstrates strong drive for results.
• Strong match to Version 1’s Core Values – Excellence, Drive, Personal Commitment, Customer First, No Ego, Honesty & Integrity.

Why Version 1? 

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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