Senior Manager

Basic Function –

• Preparation & review of annual planning process & monitoring timely completion.
• Preparation and review of monthly operating reviews, business commentary, CFO presentations
  

Essential Functions

• Knowledge of end-to-end AP close cycle.
• Invoice processing, Journal Entries.
• Vendor master management, Vendor Reconciliation, Raising PO.
  

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
  

Technical Skills

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 6 - 9 years’ experience in US GAAP / IFRS accounting experience
• B.Com with strong practical experience in Accounting and reporting for more than 10-12 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 6 - 9 years’ experience.
• B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 10 - 12 years
  

Work Experience Requirements

• 6 - 9 years of experience in technical accounting or reporting area preferably with an insurance company
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in the field of Insurance/Reinsurance accounting for SM
• Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures