Manager - Financial Shared Services

General Ledger Management:

• Lead GL accounting and ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities.
• Manage accounting for accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, and fixed assets.
• Ownership for global bank reconciliations
• Perform and review flux/variance analysis with appropriate commentary.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Handling external audits of areas under ownership

Travel & Expense Management :

• Manage global T&E processes including Concur-based reimbursements.
• Drive implementation of Concur in new geographies and manage manual claims where Concur is not supported.
• Ensure adherence to company T&E policy and timely processing of claims.
• Proactively monitor system performance and manage escalations for T&E role and review critical transactions.
• Review reconciliations on employee advances, travel settlement etc.
• Prior experience in Corporate credit card/ P-card process management and integration with systems is highly desirable.
• Developing and delivering training on T&E related company policies and systems including Concur and other systems as may be applicable
• Manage relationship with Concur and set up quarterly business reviews to discuss performance issues, process improvements etc.

Partner Operations

• Oversee partner commissions, deal record maintenance, and matching with corresponding invoices.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of partner cost records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain integrity and transparency in partner-related financial data.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement:

• Participate in or lead finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, tax regulations, and company policies related to various processes within the CoE.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Facilitate internal and external audits related to various processes within the CoE.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the CoE team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Foster collaboration and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills & Tools:

• Strong hands-on experience in Concur, NetSuite, and Ariba.
• Proficiency in Excel, including macros, and working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience or curiosity in exploring AI tools for operational efficiency is a plus.
• 7-12 years of relevant experience.
• CA is highly preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Tech-savvy with a strong desire to innovate and automate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible with work hours - willing to participate in early morning or late evening calls across global teams.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and performance management.
• Proven experience in managing global functions, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable principles, processes, and best practices.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Ariba).
• Previous experience on analytics tools like Qlicksense, PowerBI is desirable.