Assistant Manager General Ledger
TCS
8 - 10 years
Chennai
Posted: 13/05/2026
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Job Description
Job Description
Role: Assistant Manager – General Ledger
Skill: General Ledger
Experience: 8 years to 10 years
Job Location: Chennai
Shift: 6.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Education:
• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
• Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- B.Com, M.Com or similar
Must Have:
• Journal Preparation , Reconciliation , Reporting and month close activities
Good-to-Have:
• Trial Balance, P&L review & consolidation
Process specific responsibilities:
Assistant Manager – Manage end-to-end General Ledger (R2R) activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, allocations, and reclassifications.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines (TAT/SLAs).
• Review and approve GL postings, reconciliations, and variance analyses prepared by the team.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare and review financial statements and schedules in compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Coordinate with AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Tax teams for smooth close and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits, respond to audit queries, and ensure timely closure of audit points.
• Ensure compliance with SOX / internal controls / company policies; identify and address control gaps.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Analyze financial data, explain month-on-month and year-on-year variances, and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Team & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of GL analysts/accountants.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure knowledge transfer and cross-training.
• Coordinate with onshore stakeholders, business partners, and senior management for reporting and issue resolution.
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, R2R processes, and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and reconciliations
• Good understanding of IFRS/US GAAP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset
• Leadership, coaching, and team management skills
Systems & Tools
• ERP experience: SAP / Oracle/PeopleSoft
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Exposure to reporting tools and automation is an added advantage
Qualification & Experience
• Education: CA / CMA / CPA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com,BCOM
• Experience: 6–9 years of experience in General Ledger / R2R
• Prior experience in BPO / Shared Services / Multinational environment preferred
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On-time month-end close
• Accuracy of GL and reconciliations
• Audit observations and compliance
• Process improvements implemented
• Team productivity and quality metrics
• Flexible to shifts
Location
Chennai
Job Function
BUSINESS PROCESS SERVICES
Role
Manager
Job Id
410981
Desired Skills
Finance and Accounting
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
About Company
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is one of the largest multinational IT services and consulting companies in the world, headquartered in Mumbai, India. It operates in over 50 countries and is a part of the Tata Group, India's largest business conglomerate. TCS offers a wide range of services including software development, consulting, digital transformation, and business solutions, serving industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications. Known for its global reach, technological expertise, and innovation, TCS is consistently ranked among the top IT services companies globally.
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