Founded in 2002, Global Schools Group is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieving significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 64 campuses in 11 countries. Our seven international schools are spread across Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe. Global Schools Group (GSG) is an education pioneer with a network of premier international schools. The Foundation schools infuse the best educational approaches from around the globe into a unique pedagogy which imparts value-based learning that goes beyond academics. The 62 GSG schools provide world class education to over 45,000 students from 70+ nationalities. The schools offer various. curricula, including IB, Cambridge and CBSE. Job Title: Senior profile - General Ledger MIS Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India Finance shared Services Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead the General Ledger and MIS functions within the Finance Share Centre, supporting operations across multiple geographies. The Senior Profile – GL & MIS will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial data, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, driving timely and accurate MIS reporting, and guiding the team’s daily operations. This role demands strong technical accounting skills, hands-on leadership, and the ability to manage complex financial activities independently. Key Responsibilities: General Ledger & Reconciliation Oversight: Lead GL operations including month-end/year-end closing, journal entries, and ledger reviews. Ensure accurate and timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve open items. Maintain integrity and compliance of the books of account across multiple entities and geographies. Take ownership of complex accounting matters and provide resolution independently. Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and financial models to monitor financial performance. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve reporting tools and systems. Assist with audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit queries. Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in GL reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. MIS & Reporting: Design, prepare, and deliver MIS reports, dashboards, and financial KPIs. Conduct variance analysis and generate actionable insights for senior management. Collaborate with FP&A and regional finance teams to ensure aligned and insightful reporting. Team Leadership & Day-to-Day Oversight: Guide and support team members in GL, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions, Fixed asset and ICO. Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for operational or accounting challenges. Ensure processes are followed and deadlines are consistently met. Process Improvement & System Enhancement: Identify and implement process automation and standardization opportunities. Work with ERP and IT teams to strengthen financial systems and reporting tools. Lead or contribute to transformation initiatives affecting finance operations. Audit & Stakeholder Coordination: Support internal and external audits; prepare reconciliations and respond to audit queries, if required Partner with finance counterparts in Singapore, India, UAE, Japan, and other regions. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Chartered Accountant mandatory 12+ years of experience in general ledger, MIS, and financial reporting. Strong exposure to balance sheet reconciliation and financial close processes. Experience working in multi-entity, multi-geography environments is highly valued. Skills & Competencies: Deep knowledge of GL, AP/AR cycles, and reconciliation processes. Proficiency in ERP systems like Sage300, Oracle, or similar. Advanced Excel and MIS reporting skills. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving ability. High attention to detail with a sense of ownership and accountability. Show more Show less
