Regional Accountant

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. 

Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger (GL) accounting and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, intercompany transactions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Record bank payment entries and perform periodic bank reconciliations.
• Manage Benefits administration of Insurance schemes GMC/GPA/GTL with appropriate accounting treatment and providing schedules on monthly basis
• Liaise with AP, Tax, and Payroll teams to ensure accurate GL balances.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports and management reporting schedules.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations in FloQast and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly flux analysis and provide variance explanations to management.
• Coordinate with FP&A teams for accrual accounting and reporting requirements.
• Review payroll accounting entries and support payroll-related statutory filings and reconciliations.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
• Manage internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and required explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Build automated reporting and agentic AI solutions using approved AI tools (Claude, Copilot) and partner with the business to meet their financial reporting needs and hands on using Claude.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GL accounting and month-end close processes.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IND-AS / IGAAP.
• Experience in reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to payroll and fixed asset accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Excel, NetSuite, Coupa, and AI-enabled productivity tools.

Preferred Systems Knowledge

Experience with the following applications will be preferred:

• NetSuite
• SAP Concur
• FloQast

Qualifications & Experience

• Commerce graduate with MBA (Finance) or CA Inter with relevant hands-on industry experience.
• 8–10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in ITES/shared services environments.
• Strong exposure to GL accounting, reconciliations, financial close, Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, STPI Compliances and other reporting activities.
• Experience in a cost-plus business model environment will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to US GAAP, IND-AS/ IGAAP frameworks preferred.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Self-driven and proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

We strongly prefer candidates who are currently located in or near the designated job location. Candidates outside the area should apply only if they are committed to relocating prior to their start date and have the legal right to work in the job location.