About the role
Education: Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3) Commerce Graduate ,CA /ICWA/ACCA/ MBA (Finance)
Must Have Skills: Manage end-to-end General Ledger (R2R) activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, allocations, and reclassifications. Journal Preparation , Reconciliation , Reporting and month close activities 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
Good-to-Have Skills: Journal Preparation , Reconciliation , Reporting and month close activities 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 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
Responsibility: 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.
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMMERCE