Manager - Finance

Roles and Responsibilities

Own and manage the General Ledger, ensuring accurate postings, reconciliations, and timely closures per Ind AS. Prepare financial statements, lead statutory/internal/group audits, and ensure full compliance with standards and laws. Strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate books. Perform Group reporting exercises on quarterly basis.

Key Responsibilities :

• Full ownership of the General Ledger (GL) ensure accurate posting, classification, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements , schedules, and management reports in compliance with Ind AS.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end book closures , including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate and lead statutory audits , internal audits, and group audits act as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Prepare and manage audit schedules, address audit queries, and ensure timely completion of audits with no major non-compliances.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls around GL, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounts Payable (P2P), Accounts Receivable (O2C), Treasury, Taxation, and other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of books.
• Support management with financial insights, analysis, and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Monitor and implement updates in accounting policies and standards.

Essential Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements and managing statutory/internal audits.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP prefered) and advanced MS Excel.

Key Performance Indicators :

• Timely Book Closure % of month/quarter/year-end closures completed on or before deadline.
• GL Accuracy # of reconciliation variances or audit findings related to GL / total GL accounts.
• Audit Compliance % of statutory/internal/group audits completed without major non-compliances.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience - 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in core R2R / GL accounting, preferably in a mid-to-large company in the service sector.
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant