Assistant Manager – Finance (R2R) Full Time NEW

1. Management Financials & Performance Reporting:

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process within the R2R framework, ensuring strict adherence to global timelines.
• Review and finalize monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) prior to leadership distribution.
• Conduct deep-dive variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and provide actionable financial insights to executive management.
• Ensure management reporting accurately reflects business operations and aligns with corporate financial strategies.

2. Statutory Financials & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and rigorous review of annual statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Manage the “Stat-to-GAAP” adjustments and ensure seamless reconciliation between management and statutory books.
• Stay abreast of changing accounting standards and implement necessary policy updates across the R2R function.

3. Balance Sheet Management & Control:

• Act as the primary owner of the company’s Balance Sheet, ensuring overall financial health and accuracy.
• Lead monthly Balance Sheet review meetings with regional finance teams and senior leadership.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations; identify, investigate, and resolve long-outstanding or high-risk items promptly.
• Implement and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable) across all R2R processes.

4. Audit Management:

• Act as the primary liaison and project manager for all external and internal audits.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules, deliverables, and financial statements required by external auditors.
• Address and resolve complex audit queries, technical accounting issues, and audit adjustments in a timely manner.
• Track and implement audit recommendations and remediation plans to improve financial controls and processes.

5. Process Excellence

• Identify bottlenecks in the close process and drive automation/process improvement initiatives using tools like Oracle.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce / MBA in Finance preferred
• CA / CMA or similar preferred
• 6 years plus experience in R2R