About this role
Assistant Manager – Record to Record- - - - - - - - - - - - Key Roles and Responsibilities Record to Report Operations
• Manage end-to-end R2R activities, including General Ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure General Ledger transactions comply with Group policies, local statutory requirements, accounting standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.
Financial Close and Reporting
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting through consolidation and reporting tools such as HFM/SURF or equivalent systems.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls
• Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.
• Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items and aging balances.
• Drive compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance requirements.
• Identify process risks and implement corrective actions to strengthen the control environment.
Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting
• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, and disposals.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring timely issue resolution and settlement.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of inventory balances and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Support revenue recognition activities in compliance with IFRS/GAAP requirements.
Audit and Compliance
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits by ensuring timely availability of documentation and responses.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor audit observations and drive closure of corrective actions.
Process Improvement and Automation
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation within the R2R function.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Support implementation of automation solutions, ERP enhancements, and transformation projects.
• Drive best practices across accounting and reporting processes.
Stakeholder and Team Management
• Partner with Business Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Act as a key contact for escalations related to financial reporting and accounting matters.
• Support, coach, and mentor team members to enhance capability and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process excellence.
Educational Requirements
• CA / CMA / CA Inter preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report, or Financial Accounting functions.
• Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Business Process Outsourcing, Global Capabilities Center (GCC) environments is preferred.
• Experience in managing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and stakeholder interactions.
Required Competencies
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and Record-to-Report processes.
• Sound understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on controls and operational excellence.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or similar platforms.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as HFM, Hyperion, OneStream, or BlackLine.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to process automation, RPA, Power BI, and digital transformation initiatives.