Assistant Manager-Record to Report

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Job Description: The position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions related to Account Reconciliations / Record to Report - The job includes reporting out financial information in an accurate and timely manner. Follow-up lines of business at client-end for closure of open accounting items. - Maintain data and records in accordance with accounting standards & principles - Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop recommendations to enhance controls and efficiency. - Providing coaching and feedback to team members to enable them to improve their performance - Handling Escalation Provide inputs on process and system to the team - Exposure to following areas will be preferred: - Cash / Bank Reconciliations and Posting - Excise & Gross Receipts Tax Accrual Lease Accounting and Reconciliations - Prepaid Taxes - Prepaid Rent - Responsibilities: Performing end to activities for Bank reconciliations / Balance Sheet reconciliations / Excise Tax Accrual / Lease Accounting - Prepare monthly journal entries based on the data - Demonstrates a solid grasp of Record to Report (R2R) processes, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as journal entries for research and clearance - Proven leadership in managing teams within the R2R or accounting domain, fostering collaboration and driving performance - Takes ownership of team deliverables and outcomes within a specialized function or department - Operates within established organizational policies while proactively adapting plans to meet resource and operational needs - Acts as a preparer, trainer, reviewer, and approver for all team outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and high-quality standards - Exhibits agility in learning new document types, systems, and financial concepts, contributing to continuous improvement - Engages proactively with business units and stakeholders to resolve outstanding items and ensure timely closure - Handles stakeholder queries with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring clear communication and resolution - Coordinates effectively with external auditors during audits, providing necessary schedules, reconciliations, and documentation - Maintains thorough documentation of reporting processes, internal controls, and policy frameworks - Supports and contributes to internal initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and data validation Qualifications: Competencies Required: - Hands-on Experience with treasury operations, bank reconciliations, tax accruals and lease accounting - Hands-on experience in Blackline - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and skilled in data manipulation; exposure to business intelligence/reporting tools is an added advantage. - Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical capabilities. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. Capable of working independently, managing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines effectively. Qualification: Masters in Accounting / Graduate in Accounting / Commerce with at least 15 years of education Experience Experience – 4 to 6 years in the field of Finance & Accounts Operations (preferably R2R) along with team Management