Senior Associate- Financial Accounting

Position Overview:

Tesco is looking for a skilled and detail-focused Senior Associate- Financial Accounting to join our Finance team. This role supports the General Accounting Manager in managing transactional ledger processes, reconciling accounts, ensuring accurate period-end close, and maintaining compliance with internal controls. It’s a great opportunity to build expertise in general ledger operations within a dynamic shared services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations and support month-end close processes.

• Handle financial transactions using standard accounting principles such as debits, credits, accruals, and control account logic.

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies by investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Maintain and update financial trackers and reconciliation reports.

• Work with cross-functional teams (IT, operations, etc.) to resolve processing or data issues.

• Support statutory and internal audits by providing timely and accurate documentation.

• Ensure all tasks are completed within deadlines and with high accuracy.

• Contribute to process improvements and support team development by mentoring new joiners.

• Adhere to Tesco’s Business Code of Conduct and ensure compliance across all responsibilities.

• Own and manage individual development with guidance from the line manager.

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting concepts and reconciliation processes.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).

• Analytical mindset with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Effective communication skills and collaborative working style.

• Strong sense of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with control environments and audit support processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial or general ledger accounting.

• Experience in a shared services or multinational environment preferred.

What Tesco Offers:

• Competitive Compensation including fixed pay and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive Leave: 30 days of annual leave + 10 holidays.

• Health & Wellbeing: Insurance for self and dependents, including mental wellness support.

• Retirement Benefits: PF, NPS, and voluntary provident fund options.

• Learning & Growth: Career progression and personal development support.

• Tesco Shares: Save As You Earn (SAYE) employee share program.

• Campus Facilities: Access to sports, fitness, and wellbeing infrastructure.

Tagged as: ERP, MS Excel