ISP India Private LimitedJob Posting Title: GL AccountantJob DescriptionAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?Are you always solving?Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a GL Accountant to join our Finance function at our Hyderabad, Telangana. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Life Sciences function. This position will report to Controller, Finance.The GL Accountant is responsible for: Check and post General Ledger journal entries to ensure the proper and accurate booking in compliance with group and local accounting policies, e.g., expense accruals, prepayment amortization, etc.Calculate and maintain transfer price, IC mark up and standard cost in ERP system in line with company policies. Tracking GP% on a weekly basis to ensure entity level bookings are done properly.Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly close process, ensuring that trial balance is well maintained and closed out, e.g., follow up and trace breakdown of key P&L and B/S accounts, work with the team to solve the problems if any, prepare FAS109 package for deferred tax calculation, etc.Prepare monthly account reconciliation and ensure proper follow-up, including analyze expense accrual and amortization balances, follow up long aging items, etc.Prepare Monthly and quarterly flux analysis and other reporting under SOX.Prepare financial statements and reports, as per local requirements. Keep record of the GAAP differences and provide other statistical reports under the local requirement.Accounting records maintenance and filing of Tax returns of Direct and Indirect on timely manner.Assist to implement and improve the internal control procedure.Support internal and external audit and assist in implementing action items as a result of audit findings. Supporting to other members AP/AR Managers/ Controllers and Treasury etc. when and need. Any other Ad-hoc tasks assigned by line Manager.Education/Experience:Any Post graduate degree/Degree in Finance or Accounting.5 to 6 or more years' experience in accounting/finance, with good knowledge in GL accounting and reporting.Key Interactions: Local business managers in Sales/Marketing, Supply chain, etc.GBS teamsGlobal stakeholders - US finance teams.Auditors - external and internal.Internal Finance team members.Travel: As and when per business requirement.Technical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Post graduate degree/Degree, majored in Finance or Accounting. SAP system experience to work upon GL activities.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Good verbal and written communication in English Knowledge of Chinese language - for smooth interaction with Chinese colleagues, on need basis.Detailed and result oriented Dedicated & positive thinking Ability to quickly become independent and work under minimal supervision.Expected BehaviorsAttention to detail,Well-organized,Result oriented,Quick learner, & priority setting.In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.