Global Controllership Specialist

Job description

**Job Title -** **Sustainability+ Specialist +Corporate Functions Controllership** **Management Level : 09-Specialist** **Location: Mumbai** **Must have skills:** - CPA, Chartered Accountant, or similar designation - Sustainability Reporting Knowledge - Data Management & Assurance Capability - Tools & Technology Proficiency **Good to have skills:** Experience in Sustainability Reporting **Job Summary:** The Sustainability Reporting Specialist will work within the Global Controllership function with a series of responsibilities focused around supporting Accenture’s Sustainability reporting, including the 360° value reporting experience, regulatory reporting, ratings and rankings submissions and other ad hoc requests. They will support Senior Managers/Managers within Global Controllership as well as the Global Reporting Lead and other leaders in addition to collaborating across Corporate Functions. They are responsible for supporting the end-to-end reporting process, including data collection, validation, documentation, audit support and research activities, to ensure timely and accurate completion of disclosures and compliance with regulatory requirements. **Roles & Responsibilities:** **Primary Responsibilities include:** - Assist with the preparation and review of sustainability reporting disclosures, including coordination of internal support requests. - Support maintenance and governance of approved data repositories used by stakeholders across geographies, functions and client teams. - Liaison with business leads/data owners to document reporting processes, when applicable, coordinate data requests and management review/certifications and drive timely achievement of key milestones. - Perform data and control validation to ensure complete, accurate and audit-ready disclosures. - Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation and coordination of requests. - Primary owner of reporting workflows and SME for Workiva reporting platform. - Manage and coordinate complex, data-intensive workstreams with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, consistently delivering against defined timelines and deadlines. - Conduct peer benchmarking and monitor regulatory developments. - Participate in AI upskilling initiatives, leverage AI tools to enhance workflows and collaborate on scaling AI-enabled improvements across the reporting cycle. - Assist in various ad hoc assignments (e.g., research, executive summaries, training, communications, cross-team collaboration). **Professional & Technical Skills:** - 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, including public accounting experience or industry experience that includes responsibilities in reporting, internal controls and/or process improvement. - Demonstrated knowledge of business, finance, and accounting fundamentals - Demonstrated ability to be relevant and insightful during meetings with supervisors/leaders - Experience in sustainability reporting (including TCFD, SASB, ISSB, CSRD) preferred - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); Workiva experience preferred - Experience leveraging AI tools and identifying opportunities for process improvement/transformation. - Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced reporting environment - Collaborative mindset with intellectual curiosity for sustainability topics, coupled with a strong willingness to learn, grow, and leverage technology to enhance reporting quality and process. - Ability to adapt within a dynamic and evolving environment, including changing regulations, operational processes, and the adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI), with a proactive approach to supporting continuous improvement and reinvention. - Effective stakeholder management skills and demonstrated ability to escalate important issues for resolution **Additional Information:** - This position is based at our Mumbai office. About Our Company | Accenture **Experience:** Minimum **3** year(s) of experience is required **Educational Qualification:** Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance