Senior Accountant

Who we are

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media-buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers — and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So if you’re talented, driven, creative, and hungry to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do

The Trade Desk is seeking an India country specialist at the Senior Accountant level based in Mumbai/ Gurgaon. A successful candidate will have a good understanding of accounting principles and India’s statutory compliances and tax requirements, be hands-on in resolving accounting reconciliation issues and able to provide solutions drawing on past experiences. This is an individual contributor role that will closely collaborate with other stakeholders (e.g., stakeholders within the organization, external third-party consultants, external auditors, etc.). This role will be reporting to the India Accounting Manager who is based in Singapore.

What you’ll do

Perform India’s Statutory month-end close and year-end close tasks including but not limited to, fixed assets accounting, statutory adjustments postings, booking provisions and intercompany transactions, preparing accounting and tax reconciliations, and reporting under India GAAP.

Collect, compile, verify and analyze information required for the preparation of statutory and compliance reports, including maintaining statutory General Ledger and Fixed assets register, preparing financial statements, workings for tax filings, and reconciliation of amounts from tax portal.

Coordinate with third party external service providers for monthly/ quarterly/ half-yearly/ annual compliances including TDS, GST, corporate secretarial, equity, treasury, Statutory audit, Tax audit and Internal financial control.

Collaborate with accounting operations functions, including accounts payable, payroll and stock admin teams, to address any Statutory accounting, financial statements disclosures and compliance queries as a country-level specialist.

Participate in cross-functional projects that require local implementation and other improvement initiatives that require collaboration and problem solving at both individual and team level.

Take on duties in finance-related process and reporting enhancement projects with the goal of promoting efficiency.

Build network across a variety of functions and with third party finance vendors to exchange ideas know-hows to formulate solutions to accounting and compliance issues.

Support ad-hoc requests and tasks, as required.

Who you are

6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, tax and compliance at an Accounting Advisory firm, similar role at start-up and/ or technology, media company.

Knowledge and application of India GAAP/Indian Accounting Standards, local tax and compliance regulations.

US GAAP and Previous Big 4 work experience is a plus.

Professional qualification- Chartered Accountant/ CPA.

Skilled Oracle or ERP system user, proficient in excel, with experience in working with more technical/data driven tools.

Detail-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently and see tasks/projects through to completion, meet deadlines, with little to no supervision.

Able to take action under guidance, manage diverse and conflicting priorities, take feedback positively with willingness to improve.

Highly collaborative with good interpersonal skills and enjoy partnering with others to seek out opportunities to improve process and efficiencies across the organization.

Analytically driven with the ability to present information accurately through writing, presentations and spreadsheets.

Effective communicator who is able to adapt to different communication styles in a variety of settings with different stakeholders and provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization.

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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