4399706-Lead Assistant Manager

EXL Talent Acquisition Team; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL Talent Acquisition Team in Kerala seeks an experienced Accounting Team Lead to manage and supervise daily to annual accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely close. You will work with the CLIENT team on escalation procedures and monitor aged payables.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, ability to coach, and drive continuous process improvements in a high-demand environment, with close adherence to corporate policies and SLA expectations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Understanding of end-to-end processes and appreciation of critical parameters.
• Problem identification and analytical ability.
• Self-initiative, drive and zeal for continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead in a continually challenging environment.
• Ability to coach and give feedback on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team in the performance of daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting processes.
• Work with the CLIENT team to resolve per escalation procedures approved by CLIENT.
• Monitor Aged accounts Payable activities and resolve issues.
• Ensure adherence to the SLA and timely month-end close processing.
• Initiate and facilitate continuous process improvements and document processes.

Skills

Communication skills

End-to-end processes

Analytical ability

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership

Coaching & feedback

Process improvement

Policy/compliance awareness

Tools

Oracle 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. Work with the CLIENT team to resolve per escalation procedures approved by CLIENT. Monitor Aged accounts Payable activities. Manage and resolve customer enquiries Prepare month end reports 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 mid-size teams (Player/Coach)
• First level escalation for the team members
• Knowledge of Oracle 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