By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.
This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?
Senior Accountant R2R - SKF Automotive Business
We are in the process of identifying a suitable candidate for the role of Senior Accountant R2R. This role will be based in Pune and will report to the Process Delivery Manager R2R.
Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role)
- Supervise the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of financial statements and accounts ensuring data accuracy. Ensure effective maintenance of general ledger accounts
- Manage monthly account reconciliations, general ledger accounts, review financial reports to identify and explain variances, and follow documentation & maintain accounting files
- Perform general ledger closing, preliminary financial statements, consolidation, and month-end reports
- Direct accounting analysis and reporting and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances
- Provide technical support and advice to Process Analysts
- Maintain all financial information and records
- Ensure documentations are prepared in compliance with all related regulatory guidelines and applicable policies
- Lead the team in performing month-end and year-end closing by ensuring any reconciling items are addressed and overall timely execution of high quality and accurate processes
- Respond in an effective and timely manner to all Business Unit needs concerning areas such as expenditures and inventory
- Responsible for Fixed Assets Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Payroll Accounting
- Lead Statutory Audit and Complete it within the required time frame
- Provide support to all internal and external audits as initiated from time to time
- Work in close collaboration with external service provider/outsource partner
- Lead all continuous improvement and optimization projects for R2R
- Responsible for performance delivery according to agreed SLAs & KPIs in line with the Shared Service Centre standards and respective country norms
- Calculation of tax provision including deferred tax working
- Prepare withholding Tax return
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly return of Indirect Tax GST etc.
- Provide guidance to the team on application of accounting standard for any special business transactions
- Perform Weekly review of Trial balance and ensure correctness in accounting
- Perform Cost Center wise review
Requirements (or We expect you to have/be)
- CA/CMA qualification
- 7+ years of professional work experience in R2R function (Accounting, Reporting and Audits) with 2+ years of experience in leading a team responsible for ongoing reporting and processing
Experience of working in a Manufacturing Set-up/ Exposure working in a Shared services Centre will be an added advantage
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You will enjoy working here if you (are/have)
- Superior understanding of overall Finance & Accounting with strong exposure to R2R processes
- Expert Knowledge on Accounting Standards
- Experience in Audit and Preparation of Financial Statements
- Leadership skills for team management and keep team motivated.
- Good Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals
- Experience with MS Office required and superior understanding of Finance systems/ERP
- Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
- Ability to challenge the standard/Status- Quo in order to secure accounting and improve processes. Open minded when it comes to changes.
If you want to go further
This position will be located Pune, India. You will report to Process Delivery Manager, who is located in Pune. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact
Hema Chaudhary, Talent Acquisition Specialist, by email
[email protected]. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.
Apply with your CV in English throughout the system, no later than 04-15-2026. We will screen candidates continuously, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you want to know more about SKF Automotive business, please visit our webpage.
SKF Automotive: Bearings & aftermarket solutions since 1907
Transparency and fairness matter to us
At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.
To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. Any employment offer will be based on the requirements of the role and an overall assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and potential. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicable country-specific laws and regulations.
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