Deputy Group Manager- F&A

Introduction

Delivery Leader

Record-to-Report (RTR)

Procure-to-Pay (PTP)

Fixed Assets, GL, & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for the account, including RTR and PTP - month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany, and financial reporting, Invoice processing, Exceptions and payments
• Oversee Fixed Assets accounting, capital projects, and construction work-in-progress (CWIP) processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and client policies
• Provide support and governance on PTP-related touchpoints that intersect with RTR (e.g., accruals, asset capitalization, vendor payments)
• Serve as the primary delivery interface for the client, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Manage a team of F&A professionals across locations, ensuring service levels, KPIs, and client satisfaction metrics are met
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives in partnership with transformation and technology teams
• Provide thought leadership on accounting best practices and contribute to strategic decision-making in the F&A tower
• Manage audits (internal and external), ensuring timely responses and adherence to control frameworks
• Ensure robust people management, including team development, career planning, and performance management
• Collaborate with IBM internal teams and client-side controllers to resolve escalations and ensure delivery stability
  

Preferred Education

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 15–20 years of total experience in Finance & Accounting BPO/shared services
• Strong hands-on and leadership experience in Record-to-Report (RTR) processes
• Working understanding of PTP, especially in relation to invoice accruals, asset capitalization, and project spend
• Solid exposure to Fixed Assets accounting and Construction Accounting (including CWIP handling)
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management
• Proven people leadership experience managing large, diverse F&A teams
• Proficiency in SAP or other major ERPs
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, internal audit, external audit support)
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• CA, CWA, or MBA in Finance (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience working with utilities or energy sector clients
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., BlackLine, Alteryx, Celonis, or similar) is a plus