General Ledger Accountant - Associate

We are seeking a motivated professional to be a part of our brilliant Finance Team.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timely recording of general accounting related transactions on/before period close. The successful candidate will assume the following responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly accruals working file and records journal entries in SAP such as market data, consultancy, IT expenses, marketing expenses and other accruals.

• Reviews expenses and balance sheet accounts and prepares reclassification, if necessary, before the closing of period. Provides explanation regarding the significant variance between current period versus previous period.

• Daily posting and clearing of open cash interim. Initiates coordination to other teams such as Cash App, Treasury, Tax and Accounts Payable.

• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations. Investigates and resolves outstanding reconciling items within a month.

• Approves invoices on a weekly basis and reviews invoice details such as tax code, GL code, legal entity name, addresses, currency and amount to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Assists in providing audit requirements.

• Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to process improvements within the GL and reporting functions.

• Perform other accounting and operational duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required

• Experience in using SAP (S/4HANA) or other ERP systems is a must

• Exhibits keen attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and a high level of diligence

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with strong working knowledge of other MS Office applications

• Amenable on a hybrid working set up (3-day onsite and 2- day work from home) and work schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:30PM with flexibility to extend during month-end close as needed

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.  

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.