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Senior Accountant
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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22 hours agoFull–time
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands - Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. During 2026, the Company had consolidated revenues and net income of $15.1 billion and $4.+ billion, respectively, and a current market value of approximately $+0 billion.
Lead all activities relating to book keeping, accounting & compliance
• Ensure bookkeeping and accounting in accordance with local and regional laws and guidelines, company policies and compliance requirements; stay up to date on financial reporting law and best practices
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations (e.g., GST, WHT, etc.)
• Generating financial reports using income and expenditure data, creating budgets, bookkeeping ledgers, business plans and financial statements
• Tax planning with reference to current legislation
• Complete year-end and regular audits
• Ensure proper record keeping related to any tax incentives (MEIS, SEIS, GST refunds) that are enabled
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transaction
• Ensure compliance with Booking Holdings Accounting Policies and other guidelines issued by Booking Holdings
Build and Manage Financial Reporting Governance
• Define and establish reporting standards and timelines for key financial data; ensure delivery of all reporting requirements according to the defined deadlines
• Oversee and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions
• Respond to requests from colleagues and management in an efficient and timely manner for various types of reports and analysis
• Coordinate with corporate and regional Tax, Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Treasury and Audit teams
• Ensure all aspects of Indian COE are embedded into the company's financial planning process
Record & Monitor Day-To-Day Financial Operations
• Oversee the daily management of the Center of Excellence which includes the recording of all financial transactions, interaction with the business partners, finance colleagues, and the direct supervision of the COE finance team, ensuring all objectives for finance are realized
• Approve ledger entries by auditing transactions
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and other reports.
• Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements, and resource planning.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Approves cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, and authorizing checks and wire transfers.
• Prepare standard, ad hoc reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs) each period for the business and finance management
• Review and monitor SLA related services to identify trends and problem areas, reporting on risks and proposed corrective action or new approaches
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification efforts in reporting, financial processes, and tools
• Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.
• Skills
• Chartered AccountantMinimum 6-10 years of Finance and Accounting experience
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing a team
• Working knowledge of SAP, other ERP and financial tools
• Working knowledge of Companies act, Indian tax laws such as, GST, Direct tax & Transfer pricing
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations – particularly laws or regulations specific to Indian & US
• Strong skills in reporting, budgeting, bookkeeping, tax planning
• Previous working experience in a Center of Excellence, Shared Services Center, or similar customer-facing type of environment will be a plus
• Previous experience of working with local units of large U.S. companies
• Highly developed skills in external and internal financial reporting, application of accounting principles and tax regulations, financial decision making and internal control
• Strong commercial and decision support experience in different aspects of financial management including financial planning and analyses, forecasting, and management reporting and analytics
• Strong understanding of and experience with process mapping and process improvement
• Ability to motivate and develop others, including working thought other teams and managers
• Proficiency in English
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, and attention to detail
• International experience: Self-awareness of communication style and cultural differences
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with limited oversight. Strong sense of personal accountability for work tasks.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Travel Required : Need basis for training & process implementation & transitions
About BKNG
Booking Holdings is the world leader in online travel & related services. Our teams work around the clock to build and improve the technology that empowers people to more freely travel across borders, time zones, languages and cultures. At Booking Holdings, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world every day through seamless technology powered by our six major brands:
• Booking.com
• KAYAK
• priceline
• agoda
• Rentalcars.com
• OpenTable
Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
EEO Statement
Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email reasonableaccommodation@bookingholdings.com with your request. M/F/V/D/SO
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
Senior Accountant
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apply on LinkedIn
22 hours agoFull–time
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands - Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, Agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. During 2026, the Company had consolidated revenues and net income of $15.1 billion and $4.+ billion, respectively, and a current market value of approximately $+0 billion.
Lead all activities relating to book keeping, accounting & compliance
• Ensure bookkeeping and accounting in accordance with local and regional laws and guidelines, company policies and compliance requirements; stay up to date on financial reporting law and best practices
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations (e.g., GST, WHT, etc.)
• Generating financial reports using income and expenditure data, creating budgets, bookkeeping ledgers, business plans and financial statements
• Tax planning with reference to current legislation
• Complete year-end and regular audits
• Ensure proper record keeping related to any tax incentives (MEIS, SEIS, GST refunds) that are enabled
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transaction
• Ensure compliance with Booking Holdings Accounting Policies and other guidelines issued by Booking Holdings
Build and Manage Financial Reporting Governance
• Define and establish reporting standards and timelines for key financial data; ensure delivery of all reporting requirements according to the defined deadlines
• Oversee and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions
• Respond to requests from colleagues and management in an efficient and timely manner for various types of reports and analysis
• Coordinate with corporate and regional Tax, Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Treasury and Audit teams
• Ensure all aspects of Indian COE are embedded into the company's financial planning process
Record & Monitor Day-To-Day Financial Operations
• Oversee the daily management of the Center of Excellence which includes the recording of all financial transactions, interaction with the business partners, finance colleagues, and the direct supervision of the COE finance team, ensuring all objectives for finance are realized
• Approve ledger entries by auditing transactions
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and other reports.
• Maintains cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements, and resource planning.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Approves cash disbursements by verifying check amounts against invoices, and authorizing checks and wire transfers.
• Prepare standard, ad hoc reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs) each period for the business and finance management
• Review and monitor SLA related services to identify trends and problem areas, reporting on risks and proposed corrective action or new approaches
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification efforts in reporting, financial processes, and tools
• Meets accounting operational standards by contributing financial information to strategic plans and reviews, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements.
• Skills
• Chartered AccountantMinimum 6-10 years of Finance and Accounting experience
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role, managing a team
• Working knowledge of SAP, other ERP and financial tools
• Working knowledge of Companies act, Indian tax laws such as, GST, Direct tax & Transfer pricing
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations – particularly laws or regulations specific to Indian & US
• Strong skills in reporting, budgeting, bookkeeping, tax planning
• Previous working experience in a Center of Excellence, Shared Services Center, or similar customer-facing type of environment will be a plus
• Previous experience of working with local units of large U.S. companies
• Highly developed skills in external and internal financial reporting, application of accounting principles and tax regulations, financial decision making and internal control
• Strong commercial and decision support experience in different aspects of financial management including financial planning and analyses, forecasting, and management reporting and analytics
• Strong understanding of and experience with process mapping and process improvement
• Ability to motivate and develop others, including working thought other teams and managers
• Proficiency in English
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, and attention to detail
• International experience: Self-awareness of communication style and cultural differences
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with limited oversight. Strong sense of personal accountability for work tasks.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Travel Required : Need basis for training & process implementation & transitions
About BKNG
Booking Holdings is the world leader in online travel & related services. Our teams work around the clock to build and improve the technology that empowers people to more freely travel across borders, time zones, languages and cultures. At Booking Holdings, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world every day through seamless technology powered by our six major brands:
• Booking.com
• KAYAK
• priceline
• agoda
• Rentalcars.com
• OpenTable
Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
EEO Statement
Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email reasonableaccommodation@bookingholdings.com with your request. M/F/V/D/SO
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bangaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
