Lead Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title, Responsibility Level

Asst Manager

Function

Close and Consolidation

Reports to

Manager

Permanent/ Temporary

Permanent

Span of Control

I C

Location

Noida C59

Basic Function

- Process entails preparation of local GAAP adjustment journals for APAC, EMEA and LATHAM countries for an insurance client.
- Work on period end close cycle Month-end/Quarter-end/Annual for local books of various countries
- Working knowledge on GAAP consolidation cycle and ability to prepare consolidation financials and provide commentary for Group consolidation under guidance
- Reconcile the general ledger accounts, calculating appropriate adjustments and provisions and booking them to the ledger upon approval, performing intercompany netting, and preparing relevant financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for CFO review

Essential Functions

- Requires the knowledge and ability to prepare Journals and Reconciliations, investigate problems and organize projects
- Insurance accounting regulatory reporting experience and US GAAP and IFRS knowledge preferred.
- Ability to understand the significance of various activities in statutory/Gaap accounting close cycle and deliver results accordingly.

Primary Internal Interactions

- Assistant Manager/Sr executive for the purpose of reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, and seeking feedback and support
- Manager for the purpose of settling issues left unresolved by the Assistant Manager and monthly evaluation of performance
- Peers(team members) for the purpose of seeking co-operation & clarification on process-related matters & providing assistance and support when required

Primary External Interactions

- Onshore Team Manager and SMEs for daily planning of work and execution of deliverables
- Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organization skills

Organizational Relationships

Reports To : Manager Supervises : NIL

Skills

Technical Skills

- Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 3-4 years experience.
- B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 7-9 years.

Process Specific Skills

- Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
- Requires the knowledge and ability to prepare Journals, Reconciliations and related reports, investigate problems and organize projects
- Insurance accounting regulatory reporting experience or US GAAP/IFRS knowledge preferred.
- Ability to understand the significance of various activities in a statutory/GAAP accounting close cycle and deliver results accordingly.

Soft Skills (Desired)

- Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Effective training/support to executive/ Sr. executive /New joiners

Soft Skills (Minimum)

- Self-disciplined and result oriented
- Ability to multi task
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Commitment and drive for results
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to understand and question established process guidelines in order to bring about possible process improvements
- Ability to pay great attention to detail especially during processing of transactions

Education Requirements

- Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 3- 5 years experience.
- B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 7 - 9 years

Work Experience Requirements

- 3-5 years of experience in technical accounting or reporting area preferably with an insurance company.
- Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.