Assistant Manager

Basic FunctionProficient in Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Analysis, Client EngagementProficient in Microsoft Office applications, GAAPOnshore stakeholder management and internal team managementPreparation of critical journal entries, reconciliations and month/quarter end activities before onshore sign offAnalyze trends and variances within the various lines of the income statements and balance sheets while ensuring financial statements are well controlled, timely and accurateEnsure end to end operations management for financial reporting, disclosures,
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS and/or Statutory Accounting Principles)Prepare and post journal entries including accrual, adjustments, and reclassifications Perform general ledger (GL) reconciliations and investigate discrepancies Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements Preparation of financial statements and management reports Understanding of trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet structure Knowledge of financial closing processes and reporting cycles To ensure proper documentation of workflow of all activities related to all the clients Strong collaborative, communication and partnering skills Capable of working with tight deadlines and lead closure of reporting timelinesKnowledge of insurance accounting principles (Premiums, reserves , assumed and ceded)Primary Internal InteractionsTeam members for the purpose of seeking co-operation & clarification on process-related matters & providing support when required Primary External InteractionsClient trainers, SMEs and Operations for the purpose of delivering day to day activities/deliverables SkillsTechnical SkillsAdvanced skills in MS Office, MS Excel, MS WordAccounting System or ERP, Web based applications Process Specific SkillsProcess flows, Documentation and preparation of SOPsAbility to support Internal and external auditsAbility to generate and pull specific reports & upload Journals Soft skills (Desired)Excellent oral/written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skillsExcellent analytical skills and competent at logical reasoningMust be a self-starter, detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines under pressureSelf-disciplined and result orientedDemonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment especially during processingAbility to multi taskAbility to work effectively as part of a teamCommitment and drive for resultsStrong analytical skills Ability to understand and question established process guidelines in order to bring about possible process improvementsSoft Skills (Minimum) Efficiently managing Internal/External stakeholders Education Requirements Must be a graduate with at least 15 years of formal education in any stream with relevant experience in the technical areas listed on this JD B Com / M Com / MBA / Bachelor s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required Finance & Accounting experience is necessary Work Experience Requirements Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in the technical fields as listed in this JD