Accounting Specialist (Contract)

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Job Description At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you. About the Job Accounting Specialist’s main role is to supports the Head of Finance - India & Middle East, on financial closing, internal controls, tax compliance, and statutory reporting activities. The role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements across the Middle East and India entities, while coordinating closely with the GBS team on transactional processes and financial reporting. The position also Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities with GBS teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepare statutory financial statements for the India and Middle East entity and ensure compliance with local statutory and Group reporting requirements. Manage VAT compliance, VAT audits, and VAT refund matters for the Dubai entity. Support corporate tax and transfer pricing matters for the Dubai entity in collaboration with the tax team. Support GST compliance in India, including data preparation, coordination with external consultants, and ensuring timely filing of statutory returns. Support TDS and TCS calculations, payments, and filings to ensure compliance for the India entities. Support internal control processes (ICS), ICFR requirements, and internal audit activities. Prepare cash flow statements, monitor operational cash requirements, collaborate with business teams on process improvements, and support the Head of Finance on ad hoc matters. About You We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance. Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in finance professional and at least 2 years in a similar role Experienced in accounting and GST, preferably in a retail or FMCG environment Familiarity with SAP (or similar ERP systems); project management experience is an advantage. Strong analytical, communication, and numeracy skills. What We Offer You can expect a range of benefits, including: Learning and career development programs to help you grow A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as financial and legal matters Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance About Swarovski Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor. Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger. Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong.