Lead Financial Accounting

About the role

Reconcile General ledger to Subledger and own Complete responsibility for period end close processes assigned Understanding the  relevant systems to ensure correct processing of  financial transactions including Application  of basic accounting concepts of Debits / Credits, Control accounts while recording transactions. Responsible for  completeness and accuracy of various trackers Review of the reconciliations inline with best practices requirements as per Risk assessment methodology Ensure Highlighting of all accounting Issues in the Balance sheet reconciliations with suggested probable solutions  Be considered as go to person for the team & Liaising with different IT teams / Business teams  for issues resolution Be considered as Domain expert to whom Analyst / Senior Analyst could approach on Accounting / reconciliation issueAdheres to timelines and understands the importance of accuracy to avoid surprise scenarios in balances sheets   Supports Audit by providing relevant information & assumes ownership for Audit / compliance issues for the areasFollowing our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligenceUnderstanding 'MY' Objectives and work priorities and working towards achieving and exceeding themBe a good Team Player, and work collaboratively with Colleagues and Instill Trust within wider team Be a buddy to new joiners. Work with the team in training and guiding them towards improving operations.Own your Career plan. Seek advice / inputs from line manager to build your career

You will be responsible for

Refer to 'About the role'

You will need

• 5-7  years of experience in Finance Domain
• Track record of operations delivery for process  within teams
• Experience  of independently managing senior stakeholders
• IFRS knowledge
• Independently led Finance processes  with at least 1 being relevant for the domain
• Control & Compliance - Skilled
• Financial processing  - Skilled
• Financial Accounting - Understanding
• Big picture thinking - Understanding
• Communication - Skilled
• Trust & Integrity  - Understanding
• Analysis and Insight - Understanding

Whats in it for you

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual / Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

Skills Required

Financial Accounting, big picture thinking, Communication, Financial Processing