Lead Assistant Manager

Position Title, Responsibility Level : LAM

Function

Close and Consolidation

Reports to : Manager/Senior Manager

Permanent/ Temporary

Permanent

Location

Noida – C59

Basic Function –

• Process entails review of local GAAP adjustment journals for APAC, EMEA and LATHAM countries for an insurance client.
• Manage the period – end close cycle – Month-end/Quarter-end/Annual for local books of various countries
• Expert knowledge on GAAP consolidation cycle and ability to review consolidation financials and provide commentary for Group consolidation
• Reconcile the general ledger accounts, calculating appropriate adjustments and provisions and booking them to the ledger upon approval, preparing relevant financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) for CFO review.
  

Essential Functions

• Require expert knowledge and ability to manage month close accounting journals, review reconciliations and financial statements and related reports, investigate problems and organize projects
• Insurance accounting experience and US GAAP or IFRS knowledge mandatory.
• Ability to deliver value working on various activities in statutory/Gaap accounting close cycle and deliver results accordingly.
  

Primary Internal Interactions

• Manager/ Assistant Manager for the purpose of reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, and seeking feedback and support
• Manager for the purpose of settling issues left unresolved by the Assistant Manager and monthly evaluation of performance
• Peers (team members) for the purpose of seeking co-operation & clarification on process-related matters & providing assistance and support when required
  

Primary External Interactions

• Onshore Team Manager and SMEs for daily planning of work and execution of deliverables
• Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
  

Organizational Relationships

Reports To : Senior Manager / Manager

Skills

Technical Skills

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 5- 7 years’ experience in US GAAP / IFRS accounting experience
• B.Com with strong practical experience in Accounting and reporting for more than 8-10 years
  

Process Specific Skills

• Should have expert level understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
• Requires the knowledge and ability to review Journals, reconciliations provide solutions to technical accounting issues and organize projects
• Insurance accounting regulatory reporting experience or US GAAP/IFRS knowledge mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Group Consolidation accounting and financials
• Ability to understand the significance of various activities in a statutory/GAAP accounting close cycle and deliver results accordingly.
  

Soft Skills (Desired)

• Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective people management skills
  

Soft Skills (Minimum)

• Self-disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment and drive for results
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand and question established process guidelines in order to bring about possible process improvements
• Ability to pay great attention to detail – especially during processing of transactions
  

Education Requirements

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 5 - 7 years’ experience.
• B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 8- 10 years
  

Work Experience Requirements

• 5- 8 years of experience in technical accounting or reporting area preferably with an insurance company.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in the field of Insurance/Reinsurance accounting for SM
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in the field of Insurance/Reinsurance accounting for Manager
• Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.