Manager Finance

Job description

Position: India Manager – Operations, Technology & Client Success

�� Location: Panchkula, India

�� Full-time | Leadership Role | CA Qualified

�� About Legends AccountingLegends Accounting Services is a fast-growing, forward-thinking advisory and outsourcing firm with a strong presence in the UAE and a dedicated back office in India. We help businesses stay compliant, scale faster, and make better financial decisions. As we enter the next phase of growth, we are looking for an India Manager who doesn't just manage — but leads transformation.

�� Who Are We Looking For?A Chartered Accountant with more than just technical knowledge — someone who combines leadership with vision and can wear multiple hats: people leader, tech champion, client relationship manager, and strategic thinker.

This role is for someone who's deeply curious about how AI, automation, and digital tools can revolutionize accounting operations, and who can bring that curiosity to life by implementing change across people, processes, and platforms.

�� Key Responsibilities

· Operations Leadership:Manage oversee day-to-day operations of a team in India working closely with the Senior Manager (India) and Director (Dubai) with an eye on deadlines, quality, and consistency of client delivery.

· Tech & Process Transformation:Lead adoption of cloud accounting platforms (XERO, Zoho, QuickBooks), AI-powered reporting tools (Syft, Power BI), and RPA solutions for workflow automation. Identify manual processes and build pathways to digitize or automate them.

· AI-First Culture:Promote a culture of innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging AI tools that improve bookkeeping, reconciliations, audit trails, and reporting.

· Team Mentorship & Performance Management:Inspire, coach, and mentor a team of accountants and junior managers. Create KPIs, conduct regular performance reviews, and maintain high levels of engagement and accountability.

· Client Communication & Relationship Management:Serve as the central point of contact between clients and the delivery team. Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients to ensure trust and satisfaction.

· Project & Compliance Oversight:Monitor monthly closures, reconciliations, and compliance calendars. Ensure high-quality, timely reporting for both internal stakeholders and external auditors.

�� Requirements

· Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.

· Strong exposure to accounting systems and cloud platforms (XERO, Zoho, QuickBooks).

· Demonstrated experience with tech adoption, process improvement, and team management.

· Passionate about leveraging AI, RPA, and automation in accounting and finance.

· Excellent written and spoken English.

· Entrepreneurial and organised mindset — thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.

�� Bonus Points If You Have

· Prior experience at a KPO or professional services firm.

· Experience in managing cross-border client relationships.

· Exposure to implementation of ERP systems or AI tools in accounting workflows.

�� What You'll Gain

· Autonomy and ownership to lead a fast-growing team.

· Hands-on experience in driving digital transformation within finance.

· A platform to shape the future of an accounting firm that embraces change and innovation.

· Direct exposure to global clients, including CFOs and business owners.

�� Ready to Lead Tech-Driven Change?If you're ready to be more than just a manager — if you're ready to drive digital transformation, mentor a growing team, and build lasting client relationships, we'd love to meet you.

Apply now and be part of a visionary firm redefining how accounting is delivered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100, ₹150,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person