Accounting Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for maintaining US-GAAP set of books for the assigned areas/ entitiesEnsure that the monthly close deadlines per the close calendar are adhered to. Activities include but not limited to:Monitor accounting deadlines on a daily basisEscalate issues in a timely mannerSupervise the teamReview and deliver account reconciliations, income statement & balance sheet fluxes, etc.Supervise by exhibiting the necessary knowledge, skills and capabilities to execute efficient and effective processing.Strong understanding of multi-currency transactionsActively participate in projects around automation, enhancement etc.,Identify opportunities for accounting and process improvement with an emphasis on streamlining and drive implementation of the solutions.Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Engage and collaborate with global accounting teams and cross functional business partners to support overall department goals and objectives.Drive and participate in global standardization efforts for accounting policies and procedures.Deliver schedules in support of internal and external audit processes and requirements.Work with Technical Accounting on various matters for guidance and implementation of proper accounting treatment.Review and update process documentation (SOPs) at regular intervalsEnsure that the process SLAs are met on a monthly basis. Report SLAs to the manager in the prescribed format.Set annual goals for the team and articulate them to monthly / quarterly level goalsFacilitate cross functional team interactionIdentify training needs for the individual team members based on performance evaluationRequirementsMBA Finance, masters degree or Chartered Accountant / CPAMinimum of 12+years of post-qualification Accounting /Finance Ops experienceStrong working knowledge of US GAAPMonth-end close experience covering accounting, fixed assets, leases, commission, cash, prepaid and accrualsOutstanding oral communication, analytical and written skills, Good command on English speaking and writing.Required to work in EMEA hours on normal basis and to overlap with US time zones on critical days of month / quarter / year end closeSkillsAbility to build teams, strong cross-functional relationships and work collaborativelyAttention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvementDemonstrated experience in driving process improvementAbility to work independently and a strong team playerAbility to meet tight deadlinesWorking knowledge with Workday ERP is desirableAdapts quickly to changes in a dynamic organizational structure and business processes

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