Deputy Manager - Operations ( Record to Report) - WFO Pune (US Shifts)
WNSGlobalServices144 · Pune, MH, in ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 8+ years
WNSGlobalServices144 · Pune, MH, in ·
• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with timelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve open items promptly.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, etc.) to resolve accounting issues
• Closing & Reporting - Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in line with corporate timelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial results.
• Review trial balances and perform variance analysis to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Cash & Bank Accounting - Record daily bank transactions and reconcile balances with bank statements.
• Monitor and report cash positions, interest, and bank charges.
• Work with Treasury to ensure timely and accurate cash reporting
• Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses - Record and analyze SG&A expenses to ensure proper cost center allocation.
• Review expense accruals, prepayments, and amortization schedules.
• Identify opportunities for expense control and process optimization
• Revenue & Inventory Accounting - Record and reconcile revenue transactions in compliance with IFRS 15 or local GAAP.
• Manage inventory valuation, adjustments, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on stock accuracy and reporting
• Intercompany Accounting - Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions during consolidation.
• Coordinate with global entities to ensure accurate cross-company postings and settlements.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.
• Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis & Tax - Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations and conduct variance analysis.
• Support tax accounting processes including deferred tax, provisions, and adjustments.
• Provide analytical insights for management review and audit support
• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end closing and reporting.
• Quality and completeness of account reconciliations.• Reduction in open items and audit findings.
• Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Efficiency improvements and process automation initiatives
• R2R Team Member (8+ Years of Experience)
• Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and standard reports.
• Assist in cash, bank, and expense accounting.
• Support audit requests and data preparation.
• Identify and report process issues or control gaps to the Senior Specialist or Team Lead.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities performed by Analysts.
• Handle complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and intercompany.
• Conduct analytical reviews of balance sheets and P&L accounts for accuracy
.• Support continuous improvement projects and standardization initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned process areas.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members.
• Manage the R2R team and oversee end-to-end general ledger, closing, and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks (SOX).
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams.
• Analyze monthly results, provide commentary, and present reports to management.
• Drive process transformation, automation, and KPI improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate team members’ performance.
• Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Prior Experience in Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger Accounting, or Financial Reporting roles.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel.
• SAP hands-on knowledge is mandatory
• Experience with Power BI is preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational setup preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting best practices mandatory
• Hands-on experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Exposure to tax accounting, fixed assets, or consolidation processes.
• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Hyperion, BlackLine).
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma).