Assistant Manager – Record to Record

Ensure timely and accurate reporting through consolidation and reporting tools such as HFM/SURF or equivalent systems.

Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls

Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.

Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items and aging balances.

Drive compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance requirements.

Identify process risks and implement corrective actions to strengthen the control environment.

Fixed Assets, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting

Oversee fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, asset transfers, and disposals.

Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring timely issue resolution and settlement.

Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of inventory balances and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).

Support revenue recognition activities in compliance with IFRS/GAAP requirements.

Audit and Compliance

Coordinate and support internal and external audits by ensuring timely availability of documentation and responses.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company policies.

Monitor audit observations and drive closure of corrective actions.

Process Improvement and Automation

Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation within the R2R function.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.

Support implementation of automation solutions, ERP enhancements, and transformation projects.

Drive best practices across accounting and reporting processes.

Stakeholder and Team Management

Partner with Business Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

Act as a key contact for escalations related to financial reporting and accounting matters.

Support, coach, and mentor team members to enhance capability and performance.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process excellence.

Educational Requirements

CA / CMA / CA Inter preferred.

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.

Professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in General Ledger, Record-to-Report, or Financial Accounting functions.

Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Business Process Outsourcing, Global Capabilities Center (GCC) environments is preferred.

Experience in managing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and stakeholder interactions.

Required Competencies

Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and Record-to-Report processes.

Sound understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Leadership and team development capabilities.

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on controls and operational excellence.

Preferred Skills

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, or similar platforms.

Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as HFM, Hyperion, OneStream, or BlackLine.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Exposure to process automation, RPA, Power BI, and digital transformation initiatives.