Manager Accounting - JR012650

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining US-GAAP set of books for the assigned areas/ entities

• Ensure that the monthly close deadlines per the close calendar are adhered to. Activities include but not limited to:

• • Monitor accounting deadlines on a daily basis

  • Escalate issues in a timely manner

  • Supervise the team

  • Review and deliver account reconciliations, income statement & balance sheet fluxes, etc.

• Supervise by exhibiting the necessary knowledge, skills and capabilities to execute efficient and effective processing.

• Strong understanding of multi-currency transactions

• Actively participate in projects around automation, enhancement etc.,

• Identify opportunities for accounting and process improvement with an emphasis on streamlining and drive implementation of the solutions.

• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Engage and collaborate with global accounting teams and cross functional business partners to support overall department goals and objectives.

• Drive and participate in global standardization efforts for accounting policies and procedures.

• Deliver schedules in support of internal and external audit processes and requirements.

• Work with Technical Accounting on various matters for guidance and implementation of proper accounting treatment.

• Review and update process documentation (SOPs) at regular intervals

• Ensure that the process SLAs are met on a monthly basis. Report SLAs to the manager in the prescribed format.

• Set annual goals for the team and articulate them to monthly / quarterly level goals

• Facilitate cross functional team interaction

• Identify training needs for the individual team members based on performance evaluation

Requirements

• MBA Finance, masters degree or Chartered Accountant / CPA

• Minimum of 8+years of post-qualification Accounting /Finance Ops experience

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP

• Month-end close experience covering accounting, fixed assets, leases, commission, cash, prepaid and accruals

• Outstanding oral communication, analytical and written skills, Good command on English speaking and writing.

• Required to work in EMEA hours on normal basis and to overlap with US time zones on critical days of month / quarter / year end close

Skills

• Ability to build teams, strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively

• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement

• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement

• Ability to work independently and a strong team player

• Ability to meet tight deadlines

• Working knowledge with Workday ERP is desirable

• Adapts quickly to changes in a dynamic organizational structure and business processes