Lead – Financial Accounting

Position Overview

Tesco is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead – Financial Accounting professional to join our Finance team in Bengaluru. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in period-end close processes, and maintaining high accounting standards in compliance with IFRS and internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, stakeholder management experience, and a proven track record in process excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile General Ledger (GL) to Subledger and take full ownership of assigned period-end close processes.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while applying fundamental accounting principles, including debits/credits and control account management.

• Maintain the completeness and accuracy of various financial trackers and review reconciliations in line with risk assessment and best practice methodologies.

• Identify and highlight accounting issues within balance sheet reconciliations, providing probable solutions for resolution.

• Act as a go-to expert for the team, providing guidance on accounting and reconciliation matters.

• Collaborate with IT and Business teams to resolve system-related or transactional discrepancies.

• Support audit and compliance activities, ensuring timely provision of documentation and adherence to control requirements.

• Ensure all period-end and month-end activities are completed accurately and within deadlines.

• Serve as a mentor and buddy to new joiners, assisting in training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and promote a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.

• Experience: 5–7 years of experience in financial accounting or related domains.

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial control frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage stakeholders and finance processes.

• Skilled in Control & Compliance, Financial Processing, and Communication.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from financial data.

• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

• Experience in leading or mentoring teams is an advantage.

What’s in It for You

At Tesco, we are committed to supporting our colleagues’ growth, wellbeing, and success through a comprehensive and market-competitive rewards framework that includes:

• Competitive Fixed Pay based on role and experience.

• Performance Bonus, paid annually based on performance.

• 30 Days of Leave (18 Earned + 12 Casual/Sick) plus 10 national and festival holidays.

• Health and Wellness Benefits, including medical insurance covering dependents and parents/in-laws.

• Mental Wellbeing Programs, including counseling, ally networks, and self-help tools.

• Financial Wellbeing Support, with access to financial coaching and salary advance options.

• Retirement Benefits, including participation in NPS and VPF.

• Save As You Earn (SAYE) program enabling colleagues to become Tesco shareholders.

• Physical Wellbeing Facilities such as cricket, football, badminton, and volleyball courts on campus.

About Tesco

At Tesco, inclusion and respect are at the heart of our culture. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. Our diverse teams reflect the communities we serve, driving innovation and excellence in everything we do. We value individuality, collaboration, and integrity—treating people how they want to be treated is a core part of who we are.

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