Team Lead – Accounting

About Embark:

Embark is a specialized consulting and execution platform. Designed to help global enterprises build, scale, and evolve Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India. We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that addresses every critical stage of a GCC's lifecycle—from strategy and setup to long-term transformation. Founded by experienced practitioners with deep domain expertise and ably sponsored by Embassy Group, Embark was created to fill a critical gap in the GCC landscape. Founded by experienced practitioners, Embark eliminates advisory fragmentation and exceptional friction by offering an integrated model across strategy, compliance, operations, talent, and culture.

Role Overview

The Team lead – COE will be responsible for leading and overseeing key finance disciplines within the Center of Excellence: P2P, O2C, R2R, Treasury, and Payroll for the clients of Embark. The role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, book closure, compliance, driving operational excellence, and managing a cross-functional finance team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership of COE Towers

• Lead and provide strategic direction for P2P, O2C, R2R, Treasury, and Payroll verticals.
  
• Drive standardization, process improvements, and best practices across all towers.
  
• Monitor service delivery.
  

2. General Ledger (GL) Review

• Oversee GL accuracy and integrity across business units.
  
• Ensure timely posting, validation, and reconciliation of GL entries.
  
• Review accounting treatments to ensure alignment with applicable standards.
  

3. Month-End / Year-End Book Closure

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.
  
• Ensure deadlines are met with high levels of accuracy and completeness.
  
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination to resolve issues impacting closure.
  

4. Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review financial reports (MIS, management reports, variance analysis, etc.).
  
• Support leadership with insights, analytics, and actionable recommendations.
  
• Ensure reporting complies with accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP as applicable).
  

5. Reconciliations & Schedules

• Oversee preparation and review of all account reconciliations and statutory schedules.
  
• Identify discrepancies, drive timely resolution, and strengthen internal controls.
  

6. Financial Statements & Audit Support

• Oversee preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
  
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during statutory, tax, and internal audits.
  
• Ensure timely closure of audit queries and implementation of recommendations.
  

7. Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax, and internal policy requirements.
  
• Strengthen internal controls and support risk management initiatives.
  
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulatory guidelines.
  

8. Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary finance team.
  
• Establish KPIs, provide performance feedback, and support capability-building.
  
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
  
• Knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS
  
• Hands-on experience in managing large or multi-tower finance operations.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  
• Should be leading a team.
  

Education & Experience

• Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA).
  
• Preferred: Experience in a COE / Shared Services / Global Finance Operations environment.
  
• Experience managing diverse finance functions and teams.