Assistant Manager - Finance (F/M/D)

Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Klüber Lubrication, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is the global leader in speciality lubrication with manufacturing operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia, subsidiaries in more than 30 different countries and distribution partners in all regions of the world, supported by our HQs in Germany. We are passionate about innovative tribological solutions that help our customers to be successful. We supply products and services, many of them customized, in almost all industries from automotive to the wind energy markets. Some of your Benefits Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it. Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success. Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement. Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees. Bangalore Hybrid Work Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd. You support our team as Assistant Manager - Finance (F/M/D) Responsibilities Month-End Closing: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. Coordinate with other finance team members to resolve discrepancies and ensure completeness of financial data. Analyse financial results and provide insights to management on variances and trends Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors. Prepare audit schedules, provide supporting documentation, and facilitate audit fieldwork. Address audit inquiries and ensure compliance with audit requirements and regulatory standards. Implement audit recommendations to enhance internal controls and financial reporting processes. Vendor Payments: Schedule and process payments to vendors through cheques, NEFT/RTGS, or other payment methods. Maintain payment records and ensure timely disbursement in line with contract terms. Coordinate with vendors for payment-related queries and documentation. Ensure compliance with TDS/GST and other applicable tax deductions. Travel & Expense Reimbursement: Review and audit employee travel claims for accuracy and policy compliance. Coordinate with employees to rectify any discrepancies in travel expenses. Process approved travel and expense reimbursements in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records and support audits as needed. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline month-end closing processes and improve efficiency. Implement best practices and automation tools to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Continuously assess internal controls and implement enhancements to mitigate risks. Provide training and guidance to finance team members on accounting procedures and systems. Qualifications CA 2+ Year/CA Inter / Master’s degree 5+Year experience in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (e.g., IND AS and IGAAP). Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Experience in process improvement initiatives and project management. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Show more Show less