Senior Accountant - Fintech Accounting

<div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="eefrj-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eefrj-0-0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; color: #076ab1;">Company Intro</span></strong></span> <br /><br /></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="cdpib-0-0"><div data-offset-key="cdpib-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cdpib-0-0">Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands - Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="fo6p3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fo6p3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fo6p3-0-0"> </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="9a33p-0-0"><div data-offset-key="9a33p-0-0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; color: #076ab1;">Job Summary</span></strong></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="5chk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5chk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5chk-0-0"> Booking Holdings is currently undergoing a Finance Transformation initiative that will drive effective finance support for business management; promote strong governance and control in the organization; and have a world-class finance organization in terms of execution and efficiency. As part of this initiative, operational and accounting processes will be done from our Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India. This role will be responsible for overseeing the financial close activities related to FinTech accounting, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data, and maintaining robust controls over financial transactions. </span><strong>This role involves working closely with various stakeholders, including the FinTech Accounting team, FinTech, Financial Services & Product, and external parties such as 3rd party fintech companies such payment service providers, to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting standards.</strong></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="7oi83-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7oi83-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7oi83-0-0">This individual will serve as an integral member of a team responsible for the FinTech accounting of Booking Holdings and our subsidiaries, to ensure accurate and timely preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and take ownership of his/her work. A successful candidate will possess the communication skills and business acumen necessary to interact with multiple teams across Booking Holdings and our subsidiaries.</span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="bkndf-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bkndf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bkndf-0-0"> </span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="fo466-0-0"><div data-offset-key="fo466-0-0"><strong>Responsibility</strong></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="bqrg5-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bqrg5-0-0"> </div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="dbh71-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dbh71-0-0"><strong>The FinTech Senior Accountant, India will be responsible for: </strong></div></div><ul style="list-style-type: none;" data-offset-key="583ne-0-0"><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="583ne-0-0"><div data-offset-key="583ne-0-0"><span data-offset-key="583ne-0-0">Accounting activities for certain areas of the fintech financial close not limited to, daily cash, receivables from payments/fintech service providers, prepaids, strategic partnerships transactions with 3rd parties and group companies, wallet liability and unrealized incentives, accruals, partner liabilities to accommodation properties, as well as attractions and flights providers, PSP fees and city taxes transactions </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="cnq86-0-0"><div data-offset-key="cnq86-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cnq86-0-0">Ensuring timeliness and accuracy of monthly fintech accounting close activities </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="1qifr-0-0"><div data-offset-key="1qifr-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1qifr-0-0">Providing support on US GAAP financial audits and requests from internal and external auditors </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="4m04d-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4m04d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4m04d-0-0">Managing monthly (quarterly, annual) closing process related tasks </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="eb789-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eb789-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eb789-0-0">Reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts monthly; resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="hkdn-0-0"><div data-offset-key="hkdn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="hkdn-0-0">Preparation of the balance sheet and profit and loss and the commentary for the variance analysis for the fintech accounts </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="3cbhd-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3cbhd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3cbhd-0-0">Preparation of monthly closing reports, variance analysis and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP and covering the SOx framework, and own the compliance aspect regarding this </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="8off3-0-0"><div data-offset-key="8off3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8off3-0-0">Timely delivery and the integrity of the internal and/or external financial reporting </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="akomi-0-0"><div data-offset-key="akomi-0-0"><span data-offset-key="akomi-0-0">Provide input and details for SEC filing footnotes, as well as information for regulatory reporting and filings </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="b7pqf-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b7pqf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b7pqf-0-0">Preparing governmental regulatory reports and statistical filings on fintech accounts for multiple entities in accordance with all internal policies and external requirements and ensuring the SOx control framework is in place </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="f9c9d-0-0"><div data-offset-key="f9c9d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f9c9d-0-0">Overseeing all applicable SOX documentation, compliance and provide audit support to both internal and external auditors </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="63etc-0-0"><div data-offset-key="63etc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="63etc-0-0">Ensuring adherence for defined tasks/areas assigned, all compliance requirements including SOx, regulatory and statistical filings and US GAAP audits are met to fullest satisfaction</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="ic3d-0-0"><div data-offset-key="ic3d-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ic3d-0-0">Implement and maintain robust internal controls over financial transactions to ensure compliance with SOX and non-SOX requirements</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="eq0pv-0-0"><div data-offset-key="eq0pv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eq0pv-0-0">Perform periodic accounting impact assessments and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data transfers between systems</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="2uebf-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2uebf-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2uebf-0-0">Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the FinTech accounting function.</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="5n55r-0-0"><div data-offset-key="5n55r-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5n55r-0-0">Collaborate with FinTech, Financial Systems, various Product teams, other non-finance stakeholders, and external stakeholders (such as PSPs) to implement system enhancements, streamline accounting processes, and to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data </span>Partnering with other key Finance departments such as Treasury, P2P, Financial systems, Risk & Controls on tasks and projects with a cross functional impact</div></li></ul><ul style="list-style-type: none;" data-offset-key="4b305-0-0"><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="d0vd4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="d0vd4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d0vd4-0-0">Ad-hoc projects as they arise (e.g., automation, ERP implementation, etc.), identify challenges and initiate improvement projects for utmost automation </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="4tndp-0-0"><div data-offset-key="4tndp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4tndp-0-0">Provide support and guidance to junior accountants and other team members.</span><span data-offset-key="8obs6-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></li></ul><div data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="a55gq-0-0"><div data-offset-key="a55gq-0-0"><strong>Required Skills </strong></div></div><ul style="list-style-type: none;" data-offset-key="84ts-0-0"><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="84ts-0-0"><div data-offset-key="84ts-0-0"><strong>Sound knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and SOx with minimum 6 years of experience</strong></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="a46c4-0-0"><div data-offset-key="a46c4-0-0"><strong>Qualification : Specialized Diploma - Chartered Accountant </strong></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="6gg21-0-0"><div data-offset-key="6gg21-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6gg21-0-0">FinTech experience, Project management and/or transformation experience </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="7dc6r-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7dc6r-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7dc6r-0-0">Experience in working with BigData and Data Analytics teams</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="edjdv-0-0"><div data-offset-key="edjdv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="edjdv-0-0">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, rapidly growing and fluid </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="2pfp9-0-0"><div data-offset-key="2pfp9-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2pfp9-0-0">organization</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="3dnin-0-0"><div data-offset-key="3dnin-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3dnin-0-0">Ability to effectively communicate at various levels of the organization tailored appropriately to the audience </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="dn01n-0-0"><div data-offset-key="dn01n-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dn01n-0-0">Candidates should demonstrate effective collaboration skills up, down and across the organization</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="b9fc8-0-0"><div data-offset-key="b9fc8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b9fc8-0-0">Experience in working with tech and product teams </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="boma6-0-0"><div data-offset-key="boma6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="boma6-0-0">Maintain effectiveness in a continually evolving environment</span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="7f8ru-0-0"><div data-offset-key="7f8ru-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7f8ru-0-0">Excellent written and verbal communication skills </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="bg4hk-0-0"><div data-offset-key="bg4hk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bg4hk-0-0">Candidates should demonstrate proactive approach and strong critical thinking to identify any risks or errors in complex journal postings and reconciliations </span></div></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;" data-block="true" data-editor="2r2lc" data-offset-key="kv2j-0-0"><div data-offset-key="kv2j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="kv2j-0-0">Experience with the BigData environment, and using Internally developed FinTech systems, SAP, Blackline. </span></div></li></ul> <br><strong>Pre-Employment Screening</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><em>If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.</em></p>