Associate - Accounting Operations

Role overview

Nestlé Business Services India Pvt Ltd is hiring an Associate / Senior Associate / Analyst for Accounting Operations in Gurugram, Haryana, within the Record to Report function. The role supports factory invoicing activities with high precision, complete supporting documents, and strict compliance with GST rules, accounting standards, internal controls, and SLA timelines. The objective is to keep statutory and internal audit processes smooth while reducing compliance exposure and financial mismatches.

About the business

Nestlé Business Services India Pvt Ltd sits within the Nestlé Group and delivers services across multiple functions and domains to help the company serve consumers across the world. The team is multicultural, diverse, and focused on digital innovation and continuous improvement, working with colleagues across geographies in a fast-moving environment.

The organization is seeking people who are eager to learn, work well in teams, are comfortable with digital tools, and can perform effectively in a dynamic, high-paced setting.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver accounting operations accurately and within timelines, especially for invoice processing in the R2R cycle.
• Maintain high invoice accuracy and ensure invoices are processed on time.
• Keep GST and related compliance errors to a minimum, and generate e-way bills without delay.
• Coordinate effectively with factory teams and other stakeholders to support smooth execution.
• Work in line with Nestlé standards and procurement practices.
• Support taxation and compliance teams by resolving GST, e-way bill, and regulatory questions.
• Share correct invoice data and documentation with internal audit, statutory audit, and GST audit teams.
• Close audit observations promptly with corrective action and complete records.
• Monitor repeat issues and suggest ways to improve processes.
• Maintain transactional records and keep system updates accurate and complete.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering volumes, turnaround time, and recurring issues.
• Review data to spot gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Follow internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations consistently.
• Help maintain SOPs, process documentation, and the knowledge base.
• Take part in process improvement and automation efforts.
• Promote and support the NCE mindset and make use of DORs, WORs, MORs, GSTD, FI, and related tools to realize NCE potential.

Requirements

• B.Com, M.Com, MBA in Finance, CA-Inter, or a related qualification is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in factory accounting or GST-related work, with strong knowledge of material movement and e-way bill documentation, depending on role level.
• Exposure to GST compliance, including invoice validation, tax determination, and e-way bill generation.
• Experience with inter-unit transfers, job work, samples, scrap sales, and finished goods dispatch invoicing is preferred.
• SAP knowledge is preferred, along with familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of Record to Report processes.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and reporting.
• Ability to support stakeholders across finance, tax, logistics, and factory operations.
• Strong ownership, accountability, communication, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure in a high-volume factory environment.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on control strengthening and rework reduction.

Additional information

Position level: All Employees

Job function: R2R

Region / market / country: India

Location: PAN India

Department: Accounting Operations Services

Position title: Associate / Senior Associate - Accounting Operations

Reporting to: Supervisor - Accounting Operations

Main purpose: Ensure factory invoicing is completed accurately, with the right documentation, in compliance with GST and accounting requirements, while meeting service timelines and supporting audits.

Systems: SAP is preferred.

Functional skills: Record to Report, stakeholder support, ERP systems, advanced MS Excel, and reporting.

Behavioral skills: Strong ownership, clear communication, problem solving, ability to work under pressure, and a continuous-improvement focus.

Job level variations: Associate / Senior Associate / Analyst.