4399702-Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

EXL Talent Acquisition Team is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead a small team responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly and annual close processes in a demanding client environment. You will coach team members, ensure accuracy, and drive adherence to SLAs.

The role emphasizes PTP knowledge, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage aged payables, resolve inquiries, and implement process improvements while coordinating with onsite leads and project managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in PTP accounting and team leadership.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with US Healthcare domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting processes.
• Monitor aged accounts payable activities.
• Ensure timely month-end close and SLAs.
• Resolve client inquiries and ensure compliance with policies.
• Initiate process improvements and document controls.
• Coordinate with onsite Team Leads and Managers.
• Review project accounting for compliance with corporate policies.

Skills

Communication skills

End-to-end process

Analytical ability

MS Office

Self- initiative

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Feedback coaching

Collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Financial systems

Job description

Brief Job Description

Manage and lead team in the performance of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting processes Handle complex processes activities Monitor Aged accounts Payable activities Manage and resolve customer enquiries Ensure adherence to the SLA Ensure accurate and timely month end close processing Ensure all the activities are completed within due dates specified by CLIENT Initiate and facilitate continuous process improvements Work closely with team and onsite Team Leads and Managers Evaluating and reviewing project accounting for compliance with corporate accounting policies as they relate to particular service engagements and projects

Competencies Required

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Understanding of end-to-end processes and appreciation of critical parameters
• Problem identification and analytical ability.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Self-initiative, drive and zeal for continuous improvement.
• Ability to discharge the responsibilities in a conflicting environment
• Ability to lead in a continually challenging environment.
• Conformance with Policies/Compliances
• Ability to coach and give feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Fosters a spirit of collaboration and team work
• Intellectually agile and analytical
• Makes the Client the compelling focus of the business

Technical Skill Requirements

• Strong accounting knowledge with PTP experience
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, PPT
• Manages small-size teams (Player/Coach)
• First level escalation for the team members
• Knowledge of financial systems is desired
• Good written and Oral communication skills
• Ability to document the process
• Handles daily /weekly calls
• Review/QC tasks performed by associates
• US Healthcare experience/knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of any Financial Management system is desired