Finance Manager GL Accounting

Experience (years):

11 to 16 years of experience.

Location:

Mumbai (Airoli) and Bangalore

Working Hours:

8.5 hours / day (APAC Shift)

Role Summary:

The Finance & Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization ensuring accurate reporting compliance with regulatory standards and effective financial planning

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP IFRS) general ledger management and month-end/year-end closing processes
• Strong attention to detail organised and results orientated
• Good working knowledge of Finance processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exposure to SAP Finance & relevant modules
• RTR process re-engineering and project management skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office

Overall Project/Task description

• Manage routine accounting activities including AP AR and RTR
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Supervise GL entries reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and customer collections
• Oversee accounting for inventory fixed assets and depreciation
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP PS (Project System) and integration with FI (Finance) and CO (Controlling) modules
• Knowledge of settlements (CJ88) from projects to cost centers assets or profitability segments.
• Experience with internal orders cost centers and profit centers in SAP CO.
• Work with revenue recognition methods in SAP (percentage of completion completed contract)
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations tax laws and internal policies
• Act as a financial advisor to operations providing insights and recommendations
• Prepare customized financial reports for internal stakeholders including department heads and senior management
• Prepare and support internal and external audits ensuring timely responses and documentation
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity
• Identify inefficiencies and lead automation
• Manage and mentor finance staff fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Act as a financial advisor to operations providing insights and recommendations
• Assist in tracking and reporting financial aspects of environmental social and governance initiatives
• Establish clear performance metrics for finance processes (e.g. invoice processing time reconciliation accuracy)
• Track adherence to agreed service levels across finance functions like AP AR GL and reporting
• Regularly analyze KPI dashboards to assess team performance and process efficiency
• Define clear measurable goals aligned with business and finance objectives for each team member
• Lead structured performance review discussions with team members providing feedback on achievements and development areas
• Manage transitions of finance processes to shared services or new platforms ensuring minimal disruption
• Drive change initiatives communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage resistance
• Act as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure smooth execution of initiatives or implementation

Qualifications :

Education:

Preferred Bachelors Degree/ MBA / Cost Accountant

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time