Manager of Client Accounting

Role: Manager of Client Accounting

Location: Bangalore

Schedule: As per Jurisdiction

Working Model: Hybrid

Intro

Join our leadership team at CSC, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement shape everything we do. We are committed to creating a high-performing environment that empowers individuals and teams to drive impactful results across our global accounting services.

In an evolving business landscape, the demand for trusted financial expertise is higher than ever. At CSC, we are looking for experienced leaders who bring deep technical skills, a people-first mindset, and the ability to manage complex portfolios with a global perspective.

We're seeking a Manager – Client Accounting, someone who brings both operational rigor and strategic thinking to lead teams, manage key client relationships, and ensure excellence in accounting service delivery.

Some of the things you will be doing

Business Process & Operational Management

• Overseeing a team of chartered accountants responsible for end-to-end client accounting and reporting including bookkeeping, statutory accounts, VAT, and regulatory reporting of legal entities
• Responsible for overall service delivery to clients including periodical management accounts, liquidation accounts, year-end financial statement reviews and end to end audit support
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, review and approve documentation, and maintain process quality within agreed SLAs
• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards
• Participate in tactical meetings with clients and internal stakeholders to review KPIs and performance metrics

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team culture through coaching, performance appraisals, and personalized development plans
• Encourage collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning across the team

Client Management

• Own and manage client relationships end-to-end, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and revenue targets
• Handle escalations, proactively manage queries, and deliver complex financial solutions
• Drive timely closure of client audits and ensure regulatory compliance as per jurisdiction
• Present financial insights at client board meetings and act as a trusted advisor on accounting matters

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Promote process improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, reduce turnaround time, and eliminate non-value-add activities
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and respond effectively in crisis or outage situations
• Support migration efforts and ensure SOPs and process controls are well-documented and followed

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Education: Qualified CA or ACCA
• Experience:
  • 7+ years in Accounting & Reporting, with at least 3 -4 years in a team leadership role
  • Strong background in financial reporting under FRS 102, IFRS, or local GAAP
  • Proven ability to prepare and analyze complex financial statements and ensure compliance with local/global standards
  • Hands-on experience with XBRL preparation and reporting
• Leadership:
  • Contribute to policy decisions and long-term planning as part of the senior leadership team
  • Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Inspire and guide teams while promoting best practices in accounting and service delivery
• Communication:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with client-facing experience
• Other Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel/MS Office
  • Highly organized with strong personal time management
  • Evidence of driving process improvements and risk control
  • Familiarity with regulatory environments and global service delivery models