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Sophos

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

Cybersecurity • SaaS

Sophos is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting businesses against advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, and cloud security. With a prevention-first approach, Sophos aims to stop ransomware and other cyber threats before they cause harm. Sophos provides services such as threat research, security training, and operational support to ensure robust defense against cyberattacks. Their solutions cater to various industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and retail. The Sophos Central platform delivers centralized security management, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure to enhance security posture.

📋 Description

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for the India entity, ensuring adherence to Group and Local GAAP. • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and control. • Own the entity balance sheet and reconciliation reviews, co-ordinate within the team ensuring timely resolution of variances. • Managed end-to-end GST compliance for Sophos India, including preparation of workings, return filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C), and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting. • Own the fixed asset reporting process, including asset creation, depreciation posting and physical verification of fixed assets on periodic basis. • Perform detailed prepayment analysis and periodic review to ensure accurate amortization, proper classification, and completeness of expenses in line with accounting policies. • Coordinate and support both internal and external audit processes. • Continuously improve accounting processes, documentation, and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability • Build strong cross-functional relationships with Group Finance, Centralized AR/AP/GP, FP&A, Group Tax, and HR partners. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and regulatory developments in India

🎯 Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience and a total of up to 7 years work experience, including Articleship • Competent in ERP systems (SAP mandatory) and Excel/Power BI • Working knowledge of GST, TDS (mandatory) • Proven experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and statutory reporting • Working exposure with external auditors and tax advisors. • Strong accounting knowledge with IGAAP (mandatory) and IND AS/ IFRS (preferred)