Assistant Manager – General Ledger (GL)

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance PTO NK99

Job summary

Flex is expanding its Chennai finance team with an Assistant Manager – General Ledger (GL). You will lead a 10–15 member accounting group and own the Month-End Close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The role requires strong GL understanding, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvements. You will mentor staff on accounting policies, ensure SOX controls, and communicate results to Controllers and RVPs, working night shifts as

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of 10–15 accountants and driving MEC processes.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting, accruals, provisions, and controls.
• Ability to present financial results, reconciliations, and variances to Controllers and executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in SOX compliance and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-15 accountants and Leads to drive results.
• Independently manage the Month-End Close (MEC) process.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Present financial results, reconciliations, and variances to Controllers and executives.
• Work with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Educate team on finance updates and accounting policies; ensure SOX compliance.
• Educate team on finance updates and accounting policies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Month-End Close

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

ERP Systems

Stakeholder Management

G/L Accounting

Analytical Skills

Communication

SOX Compliance

Education

B.Com / B.C.S / M.Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM

Tools

Financial Reporting Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary: To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Assistant Manager – General Ledger (GL) located in Chennai. The role reports to the Senior Manager and involves:

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead a team of 10-15 accountants along with Leads towards driving results.
• Strong experience in independently managing the Month-End Close (MEC) process.
• Hands-on expertise in Balance Sheet Reconciliations, including analysis and resolution of reconciling items.
• Ability to effectively present and explain financial results, reconciliations, and variances to Controllers, RFDs, and RVPs.
• Proficient in working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Sound understanding of General Ledger accounting, accruals, provisions, and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Educate the team members on finance updates & accounting policies through classroom sessions.
• Conversant with SOX compliances and checks – Monitor SOX checks for a site & to report them.
• Drive & lead projects at department level.
• Experience in driving process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a B. Com / B.C. S / M. Com / MBA /BBA/ BBM, any other commerce and Accounts Stream degrees.
• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience and minimum 4 yrs of People Management Experience.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, accruals, provisions, and financial controls.
• Good Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.

Night shifts (5pm - 2am / 7pm -4am)

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance PTO NK99

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.