KPMG - Accounting Advisory Expert - Financial Reporting

Role & Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret financial information including Trial Balance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, Ind-AS, and other applicable accounting frameworks.
• Provide technical accounting advisory and accounting research support on complex accounting matters and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support clients and engagement teams on accounting and reporting matters related to mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, IPOs, debt offerings, and capital raising transactions.
• Advise on accounting treatment for complex transactions involving revenue recognition, lease accounting, financial instruments, and business combinations.
• Assist in GAAP conversion projects and preparation of technical accounting memos and whitepapers.
• Lead and review the work of Consultants and Associate Consultants while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Manage stakeholder communication and collaborate with global/onshore teams across multiple engagements.
• Support proposal development and business growth initiatives as required.
• Prepare regular project updates and mentor junior team members through coaching and feedback.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• CA, CPA, or ACCA qualified professional with 4 - 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and/or Ind-AS accounting standards.
• Experience in Accounting Advisory, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Assurance, or External Reporting functions.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Exposure to M&A accounting, IPO readiness, carve-outs, divestitures, revenue recognition, lease accounting, or business combination accounting will be preferred.
• Strong accounting research, analytical, and technical writing capabilities.
• Experience in project management, stakeholder management, and team handling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a global onshore-offshore environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within tight deadlines.