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Accountant / Senior Accountant

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Accountant / Senior Accountant

Hyderabad, India

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Finance

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As a member of the Controllership SSC team, the candidate can expect to work in a fast-paced, non-traditional environment while building relationships within the accounting team and the larger organization (i.e. Finance & Strategy, Revenue Recognition/Management, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, and Compliance).

The Employees Compensations & Benefits Compliance Analyst will be working with the Compensation and Benefit Compliance (C&B) team within the controllership team. The mission for the team is to provide expertise to our internal stakeholders and partners on local employees/employer taxes legislation related to Compensation & Benefits, and other dues provided by Salesforce.The role of the team is, amongst other, to: maintain inventory of Compensation & Benefits rules and regulations for International Regions; Actively working with other functions such as Controllership, Payroll, HR /Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, Taxes and Travel & Expenses (T&E); Providing guidance on employees taxes and social security on new Compensation & Benefits items to mitigate risks; Monitor the legislative landscape and communicate/educate other functions; Identify risk and estimate the financial impacts.

The position is based in Hyderabad and rolls up under Worldwide Controller Organization.

Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Compliance (approx. 70%)

  • Provide support during the annual refresh of the C&B playbooks (Repository of all employees/employer taxation legislation applicable to the Salesforce Compensation & Benefit items) for all International countries in scope:

    • Coordinate the review - under supervision of the C&B Compliance team member(s) (this entails collaboration with one of the Bigs 4 firms consultants)
    • Perform an initial review over the updates as shared by the local consultants, ensuring the articles are up to date with all information received,
    • Work on any relevant improvements
  • Prepare drafts of the quarter/annual standard rates/tables/Matrix updates
  • Work cross-functionally with and support our business partners by providing compliance updates
  • Provide support during the Insite/Matrix maintenance & upgrades
  • Prepare drafts of the County Controllers Newsletters
  • Provides support during legislative watch activities: research and update any new legislation applicable to Salesforce C&B /payroll area and inform the various stakeholders
  • Create and maintain process documentation
  • Provide support during various projects and any ad-hoc requests/deliverables

Compensations & Benefits Accounting (approx. 30%)

  • Executes monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics and reporting) of any controllership process
  • Understand and prepare accounting entries for various financial activities, which may include accounting (reserves and non-standard entries)
  • Ability to work independently with the process owners to ensure that all tasks are completed on time and any changes communicated

Skills/Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in employment tax, payroll/payroll compliance, proven capacity to analyze information, attention to details, deadline oriented, thoroughness in the deliverables, spirit to work as a team and respect of data confidentiality
  • Experience in the Big 4 is an advantage
  • Master / Bachelor's degree in Law, Fiscal Legislation/Taxation, Accounting/Finance, Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent desirable (with exposure to employees' taxation)
  • Excellent command of verbal and written English. Any other European/APJ language is an advantage
  • Understanding of payroll compliance/finance/accounting and its stakes
  • Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Must have a good IT literacy, knowledge of other tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Slack, Oracle, Workday, etc. is desirable
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Interest in process improvement and automation, as well as process documentation writing
  • Willing to work in a challenging environment
  • Strong ability to respond quickly to various requests
  • Must be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment

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Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job ID: Salesforce-JR296167
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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