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Job description
Position Overview
A global professional services organization is seeking an experienced M&A Consultant who is a Chartered Accountant based in the Maharashtra region of India. This full time consulting role supports a major business transformation following a recent acquisition. The consultant will support financial integration activities, assist with statutory compliance workstreams, contribute to payroll accounting processes, and project manage select financial tasks. This hybrid position includes remote work and requires on-site presence.
Responsibilities
Supporting financial due diligence tasks and post-acquisition integration activities
Coordinating the financial transition of the acquired entity into global systems, controls, and reporting frameworks
Supporting payroll accounting processes, including data validation and statutory payroll compliance activities
Assisting with statutory compliance workstream, including GST, TDS, corporate tax, MCA filings, and audit preparation
Supporting general ledger activities, including reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close tasks
Contributing to the preparation of financial statements in alignment with Indian Accounting Standards and global reporting guidelines, subject to client review and approval
Assisting with the evaluation of internal controls and supporting recommended enhancements
Project managing assigned financial integration tasks, including planning, tracking, coordination, and documentation
Supporting transformation initiatives related to automation, process redesign, and operational improvements
Coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities as required
Preparing financial analyse,s including cash flow reports, forecasting inputs, and variance analysis under client oversight
Providing regular status updates to client leadership regarding the progress of M&A integration activities
Maintaining accurate documentation, workpapers, and project artifacts throughout all phases of the engagement
Required Qualification(s) Chartered Accountant qualification in India
Minimum of 5 years of experience with M&A, financial integration, or corporate finance
Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, GST, TDS, MCA, and other statutory requirements
Experience supporting payroll accounting and statutory payroll compliance in India
Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage timelines and deliverables
Strong English communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work independently within a consulting framework without taking client approval authority
Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel
Ability to collaborate effectively with multicultural and global teams
Preferred Qualification(s) Experience supporting cross-border acquisitions or global M&A programs
Experience within multinational companies or professional services organizations
Familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP reporting environments
Experience with process improvement and financial automation tools
Strong ability to coordinate stakeholders and support structured project workstreams
Duration
This is a project-based consulting opportunity beginning immediately with an initial duration through the end of 2026, with the possibility of extending.
Level of Effort
Full-time.
Working Hours
Standard daytime working hours based in India.
About Us
Spencer Thomas Group is a professional services firm that delivers comprehensive business solutions worldwide. Whether it is global payroll and human capital management, organizational change management, enterprise service management, or program and project management services, our human-centric methodology, RightFIT, delivers extraordinary customer and employee digital experiences that advance business priorities.
Worksite address
beaumont, TX, 77726, US
Who can apply
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