Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining US-GAAP set of books for the assigned areas/ entities
• Ensure that the monthly close deadlines per the close calendar are adhered to. Activities include but not limited to:
• Monitor accounting deadlines on a daily basis
• Escalate issues in a timely manner
• Supervise the team
• Review and deliver account reconciliations, income statement & balance sheet fluxes, etc.
• Supervise by exhibiting the necessary knowledge, skills and capabilities to execute efficient and effective processing.
• Strong understanding of multi-currency transactions
• Actively participate in projects around automation, enhancement etc.,
• Identify opportunities for accounting and process improvement with an emphasis on streamlining and drive implementation of the solutions.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Engage and collaborate with global accounting teams and cross functional business partners to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Drive and participate in global standardization efforts for accounting policies and procedures.
• Deliver schedules in support of internal and external audit processes and requirements.
• Work with Technical Accounting on various matters for guidance and implementation of proper accounting treatment.
• Review and update process documentation (SOPs) at regular intervals
• Ensure that the process SLAs are met on a monthly basis. Report SLAs to the manager in the prescribed format.
• Set annual goals for the team and articulate them to monthly / quarterly level goals
• Facilitate cross functional team interaction
• Identify training needs for the individual team members based on performance evaluation

Requirements

• MBA Finance, masters degree or Chartered Accountant / CPA
• Minimum of 12+years of post-qualification Accounting /Finance Ops experience
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Month-end close experience covering accounting, fixed assets, leases, commission, cash, prepaid and accruals
• Outstanding oral communication, analytical and written skills, Good command on English speaking and writing.
• Required to work in EMEA hours on normal basis and to overlap with US time zones on critical days of month / quarter / year end close

Skills

• Ability to build teams, strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvement
• Ability to work independently and a strong team player
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Working knowledge with Workday ERP is desirable
• Adapts quickly to changes in a dynamic organizational structure and business processes