Assistant Manager – Finance and Accounts

Deluxe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Deluxe in Bengaluru, India seeks a seasoned accounting professional to drive end-to-end GL activities, month-end closes, and reporting within a multinational finance function.

The role emphasizes SAP-based transactions, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Procure-to-Pay teams. A CA/Inter CA or MBA with 5+ years of experience is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/Inter CA/MBA with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic individual with desire to push boundaries to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger accounting activities for India operations.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in SAP in accordance with standards.
• Perform monthly and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Energetic

Self-management

Education

CA / Inter CA / MBA

Job description

Position Summary - This position is ideal for individuals who have the drive and desire to ‘make things happen’. It requires a highly motivated individual with attention to detail, great organizational skills and passion for Accounting, Compliances, Management reporting, communication and connecting with others. If you like creating schedules, and are a quick learner, then this role is perfect for you

Outcomes and Accomplishments

As an AM – Finance and Accounts, you will:

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger accounting activities for India operations.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions in SAP in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform monthly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Review and analyze trial balance, general ledger accounts, and supporting schedules.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations on Blackline and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for significant movements.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for expenses, provisions, employee-related costs, and other transactions.
• Support preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements.
• Maintain accounting records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating with Insurance Agent / TPA and reconciliation of Addition/Deletion in insured lives incl. CD balance.
• Support Company's other functions within the Finance umbrella- such as preparing weekly Cash flow, Weekly Vendor payment review, quarterly forecasted financials.
• Handling assessments of Income tax, GST, Transfer pricing or other Direct/Indirect tax departments.

Payroll Accounting & Payroll Operations Coordination

• Manage payroll accounting processes and coordinate monthly payroll activities with HR and external payroll service providers.
• Review payroll inputs and validate payroll data before payroll processing.
• Verify payroll registers/pay sheets and share observations, discrepancies, and corrections with HR and payroll vendors.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of salary computation, employee benefits, deductions, taxes, reimbursements, and settlements.
• Process salary payouts through online banking platforms where applicable.
• Ensure timely accounting of payroll transactions in SAP.
• Post salary-related journals, provisions, accruals, reimbursements, incentives, bonuses, leave encashment, and employee benefit expenses.
• Maintain payroll-related accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, salary payable accounts, employee recoveries, advances, and related balances.
• Review payroll vendor deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Support employee full-and-final settlements from a validation and accounting perspective.
• Support monthly and year-end reporting requirements.
• Prepare schedules and reports required for management review.
• Ensure all payroll and employee-related expenses are accurately recorded within reporting timelines.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports, audit schedules, and supporting documents.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal control requirements.
• Support statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and Group audits.
• Assist in compliance related to PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, and other payroll-related statutory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit trail for all payroll and accounting transactions.
• Maintain strong internal controls over payroll and employee-related financial processes.

Reconciliations & Analysis

• Perform detailed reconciliations of:
  • Salary payable accounts
  • Payroll and Non payroll clearing accounts
  • Bank accounts
  • Statutory dues and remittance accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Conduct trend and variance analysis for expenses and other key cost categories.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with AP, HR, Payroll Vendors, Business Finance Teams, Facilities, and procurement teams.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants during audit reviews.
• Support finance leadership with ad hoc analysis and reporting requirements.
• Act as a key contact for payroll accounting and employee cost-related queries.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and payroll processes.
• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives across GL and payroll processes.
• Participate in SAP enhancement, system implementation, and transformation projects.
• Support GCC process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and control frameworks.

What You Bring

• You are a team player
• Qualified CA/ Inter CA/ MBA with 5+ years of experience
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic individual with the desire to push boundaries to achieve results.
• Ability to manage the function with minimal direction.
• Preferably from service industry only preferable ITES/ Media/ Entertainment / E-commerce.
• Experience in Big 4 Audit firms or MNCs will be added advantage.
• You will be part of a large international and culturally diverse team
• You will have the opportunity to make an impact for the organization, and for the customers
• You will have opportunities to further grow your skills and grow within the company
• You will have the opportunity to expand your professional network