3848565-Lead Assistant Manager

EXL Talent Acquisition Team; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL Talent Acquisition Team seeks an accounting professional to support governance, audit clearance and the end-to-end AP close cycle. You will prepare and review the planning process, monthly reviews, CFO presentations, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The candidate should have 2-5 years in technical accounting or reporting, CA/CPA/CFA or B.Com with GAAP expertise, and strong analytical, organizational and communication abilities for

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant/CPA/CFA or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience.
• B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting (4-9 years).
• Good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to prepare journals, reconciliations and related reports.

Responsibilities

• Preparation & review of annual planning process and monitoring timely completion.
• Preparation and review of monthly operating reviews, business commentary and CFO presentations.
• Vendor management and vendor reconciliation; ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Escalation handling and timely resolution with Assistant Manager and Manager.

Skills

GAAP accounting principles

Journals and reconciliations

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent

B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting

Job description

Basic Function – Meeting, Governance & Audit clearance.

Vendor management, Vendor reconciliation. Knowledge of end-to-end AP close cycle To ensure timely processing of invoices with accuracy.

Essential Functions

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

Primary Internal Interactions

Assistant Manager/Sr executive 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

Process Specific Skills

Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures. Requires the knowledge and ability to prepare Journals, Reconciliations and related reports, investigate problems and organize projects Insurance accounting regulatory reporting experience or US GAAP/IFRS knowledge preferred. 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 training/support to executive/ Sr. executive /New joiners

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 2-5 years’ experience. B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 4 - 9 years.

Work Experience Requirements

2-4 years of experience in technical accounting or reporting area preferably with an insurance company. Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.