Senior Manager- Accounts and Finance

Job Description Managing Accounting Operations - Manage technical accounting and oversee business units treatment of accounting issues, implementation of new accounting standards, and compliance with regulations. - Implements and oversees the update of internal financial reporting policies, procedures, and accounting pronouncements. - Manage General Ledger accounting including Revenue Accounting, Accounts Payables, Payroll Accounting, Intercompany and Fixed Assets Accounting. - Responsible for consolidations and Financial Reporting including chart of Accounts, Mapping to Consolidation Systems, and Reporting. - Support accounting for newly acquired companies and dispositions, including acquisition date balance sheet, recording of acquisition-related entries, and incorporation into the consolidation tool. - Oversee the valuation and accounting arising from business combinations, including the determination of estimated useful lives and the method for recording amortization expense. - Support to resolve non-standard complex accounting issues and provide solutions to ensure correct accounting. - Assess the implications of new accounting standards, communicate, and provide guidance to management. Monthly Financial Reporting - Manage the monthly closing process and associated financial reporting. - Preparation of a monthly management reporting calendar and ensuring compliance with corporate deadlines and requirements. - Analyse and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and integrity of information. - Manage the consolidation process, including trial balance reviews and submissions and supplemental requirements. - Review detailed variance analysis of consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements. - Ensure that all reconciliations are performed monthly and uploaded on the portal. Statutory/GAAP/Internal Audits - Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax filings on time as per legal requirements. - Ensure that local accounts are prepared as per the prescribed accounting standards in the respective countries. - Coordinate, direct, plan, and execute the financial reporting component of the external audit, including providing timely/accurate audit schedules and discussion/closure of audit issues in a timely manner. - Experienced in operating within an internal control environment, preferably under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), to ensure adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting. International Exposure - Support managing the monthly financial reporting closing process for several entities in the USA, UK, Brazil, Canada, India, the Netherlands, etc. under respective accounting norms, including IFRS and US GAAP. - Managing the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements for the holding company in USA. - Oversee and direct the preparation of various subsidiary financial statements and disclosures and legal entity financial statement analysis while ensuring the control, timeliness, and accuracy of the financial statements. Leadership/Soft Skills - Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. - Work independently, make non-routine decisions, and resolve complex accounting problems. - Able to organize and work constructively to meet tight deadlines, enjoys a challenging and fast-paced work environment. - Resourceful, action- and results-oriented with the ability to get things done and overcome obstacles. - Exceptional interpersonal, written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including senior management. - Values diversity and is comfortable in dealing with multiple cultures. - An ability to influence, train, mentor, and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives. - Demonstrated ability to form, lead, and develop high-performing teams with a strong service and delivery orientation. - Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions across geographies. Professional/Technical Skills - Expert technical skills and advanced knowledge on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Inter Company, Fixed Assets and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). - Experience in managing consolidation and closing cycles in the complex, short-cycle, multi-business unit environment; managing and supporting statutory/regulatory requirements; proficiency with general accounting system design; responsibility for issuing internal financial statements. - Working knowledge of financial systems and ERP experience in QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Tally, Oracle/ SAP, Salesforce, and any other financial tools. - Understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices and keeps current with industry standards. - 10 - 15 years finance/accounting experience is required, with strong business acumen and understanding of local and US GAAP and financial accounting principles. - University degree in Finance/ Accounting with Advanced degree, CA/ CMA/ CPA/ MBA (or equivalent). - IT industry experience is preferred