Assistant Manager [Financial Reporting]

Purpose of the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• • Run the month-end close calendar and governance; track deliverables, resolve blockers, and escalate risks early.
• • Review trial balance and key movements across P&L and Balance Sheet; validate substantiation and correct accounting treatment.
• • Prepare/review monthly reporting packs with clear commentary on drivers, risks, and actions for Local Management.
• • Build and refresh cash flow forecasts; flag potential liquidity gaps and align with FP&A and Treasury.
• • Ensure accurate and on-time submissions in Hyperion (and other reporting tools, as required).
• 2. Business Coordination & Unit Count Reconciliation
• • Partner with Business Development and Legal to reconcile Unit Counts with clear definitions, cut-offs, and documentation.
• • Own timelines, communications, and final submissions to Local Management and Global External Reporting stakeholders.
• 3. Financial Analysis, Controls & Audit Readiness
• • Lead Balance Sheet roll-forwards and variances; investigate exceptions and drive closure with process owners.
• • Deliver P&L variance analysis with simple, accurate explanations; challenge assumptions and convert findings into actions.
• • Maintain an audit-ready control environment (reconciliations, approvals, evidence, and policy compliance).
• 4. Global Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• • Coordinate representation letters, supporting schedules, and other corporate reporting requirements.
• • Improve close and reporting through standard templates, checklists, automation, and root-cause fixes.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications & Skills:

• • Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)/ Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• • Experience: 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.

Technical Skills:

• • Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System.
• • Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial modelling tools.

Soft Skills:

• • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• • Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines