Lead Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliation & General Ledger Management • Lead and oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, regions, and business units. • Review and approve high-risk and complex account reconciliations. • Ensure General Ledger balances are fully supported by appropriate documentation and reconciliation schedules. • Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items and aged balances. • Review and approve accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustment journal entries. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP/IFRS requirements, and corporate guidelines. • Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reviews to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Close & Reporting • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Ensure all close deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines. • Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. • Analyze significant balance sheet fluctuations and provide management insights. • Partner with Controllers and Finance Leadership to support financial reporting requirements. • Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and effectiveness. Governance, Compliance & Audit Management • Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. • Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to balance sheet accounts. • Ensure reconciliations meet quality and audit standards. • Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans. • Support risk assessments and internal control reviews. • Drive governance and compliance initiatives across the reconciliation function. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership • Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, AP, AR, and Business Finance teams. • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for reconciliation and accounting-related issues. • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across global locations. • Lead discussions regarding accounting issues, reconciliations, and financial risks. • Support transition projects, process migrations, and organizational initiatives. Team Leadership & People Management • Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. • Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development initiatives. • Provide technical accounting guidance and process expertise. • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Transformation • Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Lead process standardization and optimization projects. • Support ERP implementations, migration activities, and transformation programs. • Utilize reporting and automation tools such as Power BI and BlackLine. • Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and control documentation. • Drive Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives. Reconciliation & Reporting • Review and approve Prepayment, Accrual, Depreciation, Bad Debts, P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution. • Ensure timely completion and certification of reconciliations in BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools. • Prepare and review: • AR Aging Reports • Open Item Reports • L Item & R Item Reports • Balance Sheet Review Packages • Management Reporting Dashboards • KPI and SLA Performance Reports • Perform trend analysis and variance investigations. • Present reconciliation status and key risks to Finance Leadership. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence • Ensure service delivery aligns with global SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics. • Lead governance reviews and operational meetings with stakeholders. • Manage workload distribution and resource planning. • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues. • Ensure adherence to global accounting and reconciliation standards. • Support business continuity and risk mitigation planning. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. • 8–12 years of experience in R2R, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls. • Extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics 365. • Advanced experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation platforms. • Expert-level Excel skills including: • Pivot Tables • XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP • Power Query • Advanced Formulas • Financial Modeling • Data Analytics • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Experience managing audits and compliance requirements. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Proven leadership and team management experience. Preferred Qualifications • CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / B.COM / MBA Finance. • Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services organizations. • Experience leading finance transformation and automation initiatives. • Knowledge of Power BI and advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliation & General Ledger Management • Lead and oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, regions, and business units. • Review and approve high-risk and complex account reconciliations. • Ensure General Ledger balances are fully supported by appropriate documentation and reconciliation schedules. • Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items and aged balances. • Review and approve accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustment journal entries. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP/IFRS requirements, and corporate guidelines. • Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reviews to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Close & Reporting • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Ensure all close deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines. • Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. • Analyze significant balance sheet fluctuations and provide management insights. • Partner with Controllers and Finance Leadership to support financial reporting requirements. • Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and effectiveness. Governance, Compliance & Audit Management • Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. • Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to balance sheet accounts. • Ensure reconciliations meet quality and audit standards. • Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans. • Support risk assessments and internal control reviews. • Drive governance and compliance initiatives across the reconciliation function. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership • Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, AP, AR, and Business Finance teams. • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for reconciliation and accounting-related issues. • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across global locations. • Lead discussions regarding accounting issues, reconciliations, and financial risks. • Support transition projects, process migrations, and organizational initiatives. Team Leadership & People Management • Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. • Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development initiatives. • Provide technical accounting guidance and process expertise. • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Transformation • Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Lead process standardization and optimization projects. • Support ERP implementations, migration activities, and transformation programs. • Utilize reporting and automation tools such as Power BI and BlackLine. • Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and control documentation. • Drive Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives. Reconciliation & Reporting • Review and approve Prepayment, Accrual, Depreciation, Bad Debts, P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations. • Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution. • Ensure timely completion and certification of reconciliations in BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools. • Prepare and review: • AR Aging Reports • Open Item Reports • L Item & R Item Reports • Balance Sheet Review Packages • Management Reporting Dashboards • KPI and SLA Performance Reports • Perform trend analysis and variance investigations. • Present reconciliation status and key risks to Finance Leadership. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence • Ensure service delivery aligns with global SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics. • Lead governance reviews and operational meetings with stakeholders. • Manage workload distribution and resource planning. • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues. • Ensure adherence to global accounting and reconciliation standards. • Support business continuity and risk mitigation planning. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. • 8–12 years of experience in R2R, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls. • Extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics 365. • Advanced experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation platforms. • Expert-level Excel skills including: • Pivot Tables • XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP • Power Query • Advanced Formulas • Financial Modeling • Data Analytics • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Experience managing audits and compliance requirements. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Proven leadership and team management experience. Preferred Qualifications • CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / B.COM / MBA Finance. • Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services organizations. • Experience leading finance transformation and automation initiatives. • Knowledge of Power BI and advanced analytics. Graduate/ Post Graduate. (Mcom/ MBA-9-12 year), CA 4 - 6 Years