Senior Finance & Accounting Manager

As a Senior Finance & Accounting Manager at Shuru, your role is pivotal in building and scaling Shuru's finance backbone to ensure timely and accurate financial operations, compliance, and reporting as the company expands geographically and across service lines. You will lead core accounting functions, drive automation and systems implementation, and provide visibility into financial performance to guide decision-making effectively. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own the monthly close process (target: T+7), including preparation of P&L by service line/project, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. - Design and implement revenue recognition policies (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) for T&M, fixed-fee, and managed services contracts. - Manage multi-entity, multi-currency accounting, including consolidations and intercompany transactions. - Prepare management reporting packs: KPIs (DSO, backlog, utilisation, margins), board updates, and investor-ready dashboards. - Develop and manage internal policies: approval matrix, maker-checker controls, role-based access, and documentation of SOPs. **Qualifications Required:** - 8-12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 or public accounting and in-house roles at IT services or consulting firms. Expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, project-based accounting, and managing multi-currency and multi-entity operations. - Proven experience in revenue recognition (ASC 606/IFRS 15) and setting up scalable accounting processes. - Demonstrated success in implementing finance systems (ERP, PSA, billing, etc.) and improving operational efficiency. - Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; exposure to tools like Zoho Books/Finance, or similar. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. - Comfortable rolling up sleeves while building and leading a high-performing finance team. In addition to the above, you will have the opportunity to be a foundational member shaping the finance function at a high-growth tech company. You will work closely with leadership across operations, product, and delivery, own systems and policies from the ground up with room to scale, and enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.,