Assistant Manager-Record to Report

The position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions related to Account Reconciliations / Record to Report

1. The job includes reporting out financial information in an accurate and timely manner. Follow-up lines of business at client-end for closure of open accounting items.
2. Maintain data and records in accordance with accounting standards & principles
3. Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop recommendations to enhance controls and efficiency.
4. Providing coaching and feedback to team members to enable them to improve their performance
5. Handling Escalation
   Provide inputs on process and system to the team
6. Exposure to following areas will be preferred:
   1. Cash / Bank Reconciliations and Posting
   2. Excise & Gross Receipts Tax Accrual Lease Accounting and Reconciliations
   3. Prepaid Taxes
   4. Prepaid Rent

1. Performing end to activities for Bank reconciliations / Balance Sheet reconciliations / Excise Tax Accrual / Lease Accounting
2. Prepare monthly journal entries based on the data
3. Demonstrates a solid grasp of Record to Report (R2R) processes, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as journal entries for research and clearance
4. Proven leadership in managing teams within the R2R or accounting domain, fostering collaboration and driving performance
5. Takes ownership of team deliverables and outcomes within a specialized function or department
6. Operates within established organizational policies while proactively adapting plans to meet resource and operational needs
7. Acts as a preparer, trainer, reviewer, and approver for all team outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and high-quality standards
8. Exhibits agility in learning new document types, systems, and financial concepts, contributing to continuous improvement
9. Engages proactively with business units and stakeholders to resolve outstanding items and ensure timely closure
10. Handles stakeholder queries with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring clear communication and resolution
11. Coordinates effectively with external auditors during audits, providing necessary schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
12. Maintains thorough documentation of reporting processes, internal controls, and policy frameworks
13. Supports and contributes to internal initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and data validation

Competencies Required:

1. Hands-on Experience with treasury operations, bank reconciliations, tax accruals and lease accounting
2. Hands-on experience in Blackline
3. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and skilled in data manipulation; exposure to business intelligence/reporting tools is an added advantage.
4. Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical capabilities.
5. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
6. Capable of working independently, managing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines effectively.

Qualification:
Masters in Accounting / Graduate in Accounting / Commerce with at least 15 years of education

Experience
Experience – 4 to 6 years in the field of Finance & Accounts Operations (preferably R2R) along with team Management