Manager - Accounting

Job Description

Responsibilities Manager Accounting will be supporting the Benefits Protection Finance team. In this role, you ll demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of US accounting standards, have expertise within a function, use business strategy to solve problems, and use accounting guidance to solve complex problems. At this level, incumbents apply functional knowledge and develop new solutions to complex problems. Drive the monthly and quarterly closing and reporting processes for the insurance business, including life, group, and disability. Continuously improve efficiency of accounting processes while ensuring compliance with relevant US GAAP and US statutory accounting standards and corporate guidelines. Proactively communicate relevant information to impacted parties. Ensure processes are appropriately documented, backed up and have appropriate review controls. Includes regular collaboration within our team, our actuarial partners, and other business unit finance partners Role is a combination of analysis, research, ad hoc reporting and project work Includes informal leadership, reviewing work done by others on the team and mentoring Qualifications Qualifications Certifications Relevant Work Experience Preferred educational background: Master s degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification where applicable Preferably Chartered Accountant (Final/Intermediate level) Knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards Proven track record of working in complex Finance Accounting function for medium/large scale operations Knowledge experience of transitions and transformation (process, digital, etc) for Finance Accounting domain Advance Excel, MS Office, Financial reporting applications skills and experience Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others. Total years of industry experience: Minimum 10 years experience (preferably in BFSI Industry , either in GCC / service provider environment ) Additional Information Reporting Relationships This role reports to: Senior Manager/Associate Director Flexibility Option and Base Location Principal offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. Flexibility Option for the role: Hybrid, 3 days in office with flexible work hours. Shift: Comfortable working US hours (6:00PM to 3:00AM IST) Base Location: Pune, India