About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
We’re looking for a technically strong, detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our India Financial Control team. In this role, you will own the legal entity’s financial reporting, compliance, and balance sheet integrity, alongside coordination of outsourced functions (AP, AR, GP and Payroll) and support for internal audit and tax compliance activities.
What You Will Do
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, ensuring timely resolution of variances.
Provides cost and variance analysis on actuals versus budget and forecast, ensuring significant variances investigated, explained and communicated.
Manage cash flow forecasting and reporting, intercompany settlements, and compliance with Group treasury policy.
Review the transfer pricing adjustments posted systemically and ensure segmental profit is attained as per the intercompany agreements.
Oversee all statutory payments TDS, VAT, Custom duty, Employee related statutory liabilities (PF, PT, ESI, LWF) and any other local regulatory reporting requirements.
Review share-based payments to employees as per Groups share based benefits plans, ensure compliance to local GAAP regulations.
Coordinate preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts and support both internal and external audit processes.
What You Will Bring
Experience: 2+ post qualification experience, as a Chartered Accountant (CA)
ERP expertise: Deep hands-on experience with SAP ERP, along with Excel/ Power BI.
Technical expertise: Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP.
Exposure: Working with external auditors and tax advisors.
Organization & Agility: Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and time zones
Mindset: Detail-oriented, adaptable, and focused on learning and improving
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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