Accountant II, Controllership

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Job Overview
• Job Title: Accountant II
• Job Grade: 17
• Experience Required: >6 Years
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Department / Function: India Finance

About the Role

Electronic Arts (India) is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant II to join our India Finance / Controllership team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will play a critical part in general ledger operations, statutory compliance, and global financial close activities. You will oversee essential accounting areas including Lease Accounting, Inter-Company Accounting, Fixed Assets, Manual Journal Entries, and Indian statutory compliances (GST & TDS) while collaborating across teams to maintain financial integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
• GL & Month-End Close:
◦ Handle day-to-day general ledger accounting and help meet monthly close deadlines.
◦ Prepare and post basic journal entries, accruals, and pre-payments.
◦ Keep track of pre-payments and their monthly write-offs.
◦ Look at monthly balance changes and write simple explanations for any big shifts.
• Reconciliations & Fixed Assets:
◦ Reconcile balance sheet accounts (like cash, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions).
◦ Take care of the fixed assets lifecycle from putting them on the books to managing depreciation and write-offs.
◦ Help organize physical counts and tagging of equipment, hardware, and office furniture.
• Tax, Audits & Controls:
◦ Handle monthly India tax work, including GST calculations, return filings, and TDS reporting.
◦ STPI, Contractor compliances, Integrated Labour return, etc.
◦ Gather requested documents and answer questions for internal and external auditors.
• Work Smart & Use AI:
◦ Find simple ways to speed up routine accounting tasks and make workflows easier.
◦ Try out new AI tools and automated software to make reconciliations faster and catch errors early.
◦ Be open to learning and using digital finance tools to keep our processes modern.

Desired Candidate Profile
• Experience:
◦ CA Inter (semi-qualified) or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Commerce.
◦ Over 6 years of steady accounting (GL/R2R) experience in a global or multinational company.
• Technical Skills:
◦ Solid understanding of both US GAAP and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IGAAP).
◦ Good hands-on knowledge of Indian tax rules (specifically GST and TDS).
◦ Experience using Oracle Financials (R12); knowing Cadency or HFM is a big plus.
◦ Strong Excel skills (knowing how to use pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas).
• Soft Skills:
◦ Clear and friendly communication style when working with different teams.
◦ Good organizational skills with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
◦ Ability to stay positive and adjust quickly to changing deadlines with minimal supervision.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.