Assistant Manager- Accounts & Finance

As the Manager of Accounting Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing technical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing new accounting standards within the organization. Your role will involve managing the consolidation process, financial reporting, and general ledger account reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records. You will play a critical role in supporting accounting for newly acquired companies, handling business combinations, and resolving complex accounting issues. Additionally, you will be involved in preparing monthly financial reports, managing the closing process, and ensuring timely compliance with corporate deadlines. Your responsibilities will extend to monitoring statutory reporting and tax filings, coordinating internal and external audits, and operating within an internal control environment to ensure the adequacy of financial reporting controls, preferably under Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). With international exposure, you will be managing financial reporting activities for entities in various countries under different accounting norms, including IFRS and US GAAP. This will include overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the holding company and subsidiary financial statements. In terms of leadership and soft skills, you should be adept at organizing and prioritizing tasks, making decisions independently, and resolving complex accounting issues efficiently. Your ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively with diverse teams, and lead high-performing teams will be essential. On the technical side, you should have experience in managing consolidation processes, financial systems, and ERP tools such as Quick Books, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Tally, Oracle/SAP, and Sales Force. A solid understanding of accounting industry standards, financial tools, and local as well as US GAAP principles is required. The ideal candidate would possess a university degree in Finance/Accounting, along with an advanced degree like CA/CMA/CPA/MBA or equivalent. A minimum of 8 years of finance/accounting experience is necessary, preferably in an IT industry setting. Staying current with industry standards and best practices will be crucial in this role.,