Specialist/Senior Specialist – Accounts Payable

Senior Specialist/Specialist – Accounts Payable (DESIS Finance)

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology
development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as
of March 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international
reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk
management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a
significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide
range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and
developing economies.

We are looking for a highly resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented
individual to join our DESIS Finance team, based out of the firm’s
office in Hyderabad, India. This group is responsible for legal entity
bookkeeping, financial reporting, and statutory compliance for the D. E.
Shaw group’s Indian entities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
In this role, you will liaise closely with other teams and vendors to obtain
invoices and resolve queries. You will communicate with multiple
stakeholders and maintain documentation for internal and external
audits. You will also manage the full accounts payable cycle, from
entering invoices into the accounting system to executing pay runs,
ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments,
reconciling accounts payable transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
You will handle per diem issuance for international travelers and
coordinate with employees and the bank. Additionally, you will manage
vendor relationships, respond to inquiries, and resolve any issues.

Furthermore, you will assist with month-end and year-end closing
processes, including accruals and account reconciliations, ensuring
compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory
requirements. You will also collaborate with other departments to
streamline processes and improve overall financial operations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold -
Basic qualifications:
─ A B.Com degree or an equivalent qualification in accounting or
finance
─ 5-6 years of Indian entity accounts payable experience
─ A profound knowledge of accounts payable processes and
accounting principles
─ Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
─ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the role
requires interactions with internal and external stakeholders
─ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
─ Attention to detail and accuracy
─ Experience with ERP systems
─ Knowledge of GST/TDS/MSME and other relevant tax regulations

Preferred qualifications:
─ A master’s degree in finance/accounts

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The firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working
environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further
information about our recruitment process, including how applicant
data will be processed, please visit
https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment
matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion,
pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran
status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other
protected class.