4400294-Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

EXL in India (Kerala) is seeking an accounting professional to manage month-end processes, intercompany activities, and controllership responsibilities across general ledgers. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with client guidelines.

You will drive continuous process improvements, document procedures, and collaborate with client SMEs to resolve issues and ensure reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• MBA Finance or Chartered Accountant (qualified or semi-qualified)
• At least 4 years of operational experience in General Accounting/Controllership
• Strong accounting knowledge including JE preparation and reconciliations
• Intercompany accounting knowledge
• Proficient with Excel and Word
• SAP, BlackLine and Hyperion knowledge desirable
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to document processes

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting processes, including Month End Journal Entries and Reporting Requirements
• Ensure all general ledgers are reconciled and reported within month-end guidelines
• Perform intercompany, cash discount accrual and payroll related activities
• Ensure all activities are completed within client-specified due dates
• Initiate and facilitate continuous process improvements
• Identify and coordinate best-practice strategies, standardization and process improvements for the team
• Ensure all documentation is completed
• Introduce process metrics and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Collaborate with client SMEs and other stakeholders for day-to-day operations and issue escalation
• Demonstrate knowledge of GL accounting and related processes/systems
• Clear information requests and prioritization of tasks, communicating conflicts to the R2R Tower lead

Skills

Journal Entries

Reconciliations

Intercompany accounting

Excel

Word

Written & verbal communication

Education

MBA Finance

CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Hyperion

Job description

Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting process, includes Month End Journal Entries and Reporting Requirements

Ensure all general ledgers are reconciled and reported within guidelines for month end

Perform intercompany, Cash discount accrual and payroll related activities

Ensure all the activities are completed within due dates specified by client

Initiate and facilitate continuous process improvements

Identify, initiate and coordinate best practice strategies, standardization and process improvements for the team

Make sure all the documentations are completed

Introducing process metrics and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis

Work closely with client SME and other stakeholders for managing day-to-day operations and highlighting matters that demand immediate attention

Knowledge of GL Accounting and the process and systems

Clear understanding and delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the R2R Tower lead

Qualifications

• MBA Finance/ Qualified or semi qualified Chartered Accountant
• At least 4 years of operational experience as part of the General Accounting and Controllership function
• Strong accounting knowledge which includes, preparation of JE and reconciliations
• Intercompany accounting knowledge
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word
• Knowledge of SAP, BlackLine and Hyperion systems is desired
• Good written and Oral communication skills
• Ability to document the process