GAOC Senior Accountant

Company Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Global Accounting Ops Center

General Summary Senior Accountant – This role is responsible for accurate revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable, and compliance with complex contractual and channel-based revenue models. The position plays a critical role in supporting monthly close, audits, and scalable finance operations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

General Responsibilities:-

• Manage end-to-end O2C accounting for direct customers, distributors, and channel partners, including order review, invoicing, cash application, credit/debit memos, and AR reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate billing for high-volume, low-margin transactions, including EDI-based invoicing and automated billing processes.
• Account for complex commercial terms such as price protection, ship-and-debit, stock rotation, rebates, returns, and distributor chargebacks.
• Maintain strong sub-ledger to GL integrity and compliance with SOX/internal controls.
• Apply revenue recognition guidance under ASC 606 / IFRS 15.
• Review customer and distributor agreements to assess:

• Performance obligations
• Variable consideration (rebates, incentives, price adjustments)
• Revenue timing and transfer of control

• Account for contract assets, deferred revenue, unbilled receivables, and channel inventory-related reserves.
• Support revenue accounting for NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering), licensing, royalties, and long-term supply agreements, where applicable.
• Prepare revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forwards.
• Lead O2C and revenue close activities, ensuring timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis for AR, deferred revenue, and other revenue-related accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries related to revenue and AR.

AI & Automation Focus Areas

• Proactively identify process improvements and contribute to greater operational efficiency.
• Design and implement RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and AI-based workflow solutions to streamline and innovate repetitive or redundant tasks.
• Leverage AI tools and Microsoft Copilot to analyze payment trends, detect anomalies, and escalate issues to leadership teams.
• Utilize Copilot and other AI platforms to interpret financial data for deeper business insights and informed decision-making.

Skillset required:-

• Qualified CA/CPA with min 4 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Deep attention to detail with the ability to manage complexity and scale.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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