Analyst II - GBS ATR (EU General Accounting)

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring an Analyst II for its Global Business Services Accounting to Reporting (ATR) team in Ahmedabad. The role manages general accounting for European business units, covering journal entries, accruals, provisions, payroll accounting, reconciliations and cut-off processes, with compliance to accounting standards and internal controls. The shift is European time (12:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST).

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, post and validate complex journal entries in SAP, keeping IFRS/US GAAP and internal policy compliant.
• Maintain prepaid schedules, amortize monthly, reconcile and investigate variances.
• Lead monthly provision and accrual processes and validate expense forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Run the full month-end close, prepare GL reconciliations, flux analysis and reporting decks, and support internal and external audits.
• Process payroll journal entries for European entities and reconcile payroll clearing accounts.
• Ensure accurate revenue and expense cut-off, review unbilled/unpaid items and strengthen cut-off controls.
• Work with European Finance Controllers and local stakeholders, and help improve processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CA Inter, ACCA or CIMA certification preferred.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in General Ledger / ATR / RTR functions.
• Experience managing month-end close and EU accounting is advantageous.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of IFRS/US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• SAP FI/CO and reconciliation platforms such as Blackline.