Accounting Manager

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Position Summary:

This role requires a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Record-to-Report (RTR) processes, ensuring timely period-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets management, project accounting, lease accounting, and intercompany accounting.
• Serve as a point of escalation for service delivery issues, supporting dispute resolution in a Shared Services or Outsourcing environment.
• Uphold quality and standardized service delivery, measuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Metrics (KPIs).
• Engage with Client teams to align services with the evolving needs of the organization and its clients.
• Facilitate a quality control framework to drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the transition of RTR activities from Client to our team, coordinating the onboarding of resources.
• Utilize software such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft D365 (F&O), Blackline, Trintech, and others to perform RTR processes effectively.
• Review and maintain detailed desktop documentation, outlining execution of Client policy requirements and step-by-step task instructions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operational excellence and efficiency, focusing on process optimization, automation, and organizational design.
• Demonstrate an understanding of adjacent Finance and Accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Treasury.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or equivalent; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant operational experience in a multi-national company, with at least three years of supervisory experience.
• In-depth understanding and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting, including financial statements and footnotes.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and working with internal and external auditors.
• Proven track record in leading teams and managing complex operational processes.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software and tools mentioned above.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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