Assistant Manager

Roles & responsibilities
The Assistant Manager – BOI Finance and Accounting Team is integral to applying analytical skills to drive financial strategy, enhance decision-making processes, and optimize operations. This role involves interpreting complex financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Analysing various sources of information associated with large contracts across different capabilities, in conjunction with the Commercial Finance Manager and business stakeholders.
Identifying areas of risk in the accounting principles applied to the contracts reviewed and capturing process improvements
Assisting the business teams and helping them understand the impact of the firm's accounting policies and procedures as applicable to targeted contracts
Proactively engaging with the changes facing the business as part of the finance transformation which is underway (EMpowered) and identify mitigating actions to address identified risks 
Identification of control improvements for the post go live environment
Prepare financial reports related to contract performance. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as they relate to contract accounting.
Provide documentation and support for audits of contract-related financials. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of contract finances.
Process Improvement:
Automation and Efficiency: Lead efforts to automate reporting processes and incorporate generative AI tools to enhance efficiency, standardization, and innovation in financial analysis.
Skill Development in Analytics Platforms: Enhance proficiency in emerging data analytics platforms, adapting reports to improve efficiency and insight generation.
Team and Stakeholder Engagement:
Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with stakeholders, delivering analytical insights that align financial objectives with business strategies, including real-time support to stakeholders starting at 2 PM IST.
Team Leadership: Manage the finance team by setting clear goals, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering a culture focused on continuous learning and analytical excellence.
Training and Best Practices: Lead training sessions to develop analytical skills within the team, sharing best practices, including the use of generative AI, to enhance overall capabilities.
Investment Evaluation: Analyze open accounts receivable, bad debts, and cash flow metrics to provide leadership with insights that support the firm's liquidity.

This role is for you if you have the below
Preference will be given to those who are working towards an accounting qualification eg ACCA, CA, CIMA, CMA, MBA Finance and over 8 years relevant experience of accounting in an operational or professional services environment
Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards such as IFRS 15 and IAS 37
Experience of assessing control environments and making best practice recommendations
Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
Knowledge of Data Analytics tools
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized and able to work to deadlines 
A flexible and positive attitude towards change; resilient, self-motivated