Assistant Manager - LEC

Fidelity International; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity International in Gurgaon seeks an Assistant Manager - Financial Control to manage accounting, consolidation, and monthly reporting for European entities. You will work with operations, treasury and business finance teams to ensure accurate financials under US GAAP.

The role demands 4-6 years post-qualification experience, strong month-end close, and ability to handle regulatory and board reporting with emphasis on control and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 4-6 years post-qualification experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Experience in US GAAP and month-end close, with strong P&L and Balance Sheet knowledge.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and provide management commentary.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial accounting, consolidation, Board reporting and year-end statements for European entities.
• Prepare monthly P&L/Balance Sheet flash reports and perform variance analysis.
• Manage transfer pricing calculations and related accounting entries.
• Support regulatory, statutory and Board reporting requirements.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

Ad hoc analysis

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ARCS

SmartView

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 06 September 2026 Job Description Title Assistant Manager - LEC Department Finance Location Gurgaon / Gurugram Reports To Senior Manager - Financial Control Level Assistant Manager Financial Control - Level 4

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our [insert name of team/ business area] team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About your team

The Continental Europe finance team based in India supports the CE business. The team is responsible for the financial accounting and reporting of European entities along with managing Irish branch operations. The team is also responsible for providing management information, monitoring risks & controls, ensuring compliance with the financial regulations of the local regulators, etc.

About your role

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Continental Europe financial controllership and its role in FIL’s Financial Services business. The role will be primarily around handling accounting and monthly reporting. The successful applicant will be exposed to USGAAP based accounting and would be required to demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm towards ad hoc queries and analysis and work with various teams like operations, business finance, treasury.

About you

• Handling the financial accounting, consolidation, Board reporting, year-end financial statements, group & statutory audits, forecast, etc. for regulated entities in Ireland.
• Responsible for performing financial accounting, Board reporting, dashboard preparation, year-end financial statements, group & statutory audits, change management, forecast, etc. for European entities.
• Managing On-Going Commission accruals related to different fund ranges right from booking, trend analysis and reconciling the same with payments for that respective entity.
• Booking of Management Fees.
• Prepare monthly Flash for P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Perform various transfer pricing calculations and booking the same in FLSA group entities.
• Prepare periodic balance sheet reconciliations on ARCS, explanation of monthly and quarterly variances, providing commentaries to stakeholders.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date procedure documentation including transfer pricing arrangements.
• Maintain a high level of risk awareness and develop a sound control environment to enable risk mitigation.
• Work closely with the global financial control, operations and treasury teams.
• Dealing with ad-hoc queries from stakeholders and finance community. This will include assisting with handling internal reporting and other financial analysis.
• Work on key initiatives based on business requirements.
• Identify, design and implement process improvement initiatives for increased efficiency.
• Assisting in business plans and strategies which are aligned with the organisational as well as CFO goals.

Experience and Skills Required

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, or Assurance.

• Strong experience in month-end close and financial reporting under US GAAP, including accounting and analysis of key P&L and Balance Sheet areas such as: Revenue Expenses Depreciation Leases Provisions and accruals
• Good understanding of accounts receivable and accounts payable analysis, with the ability to perform detailed customer-level and vendor-level breakdowns and investigations.
• Experience in preparing monthly financial flash reports, including variance analysis and management commentary for both P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Exposure to transfer pricing calculations and related accounting entries across group entities.
• Hands-on experience in preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations, preferably using ARCS, along with investigation and explanation of monthly and quarterly movements.
• Ability to provide insightful financial analysis, commentaries, and support to key stakeholders during month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Experience in supporting or preparing regulatory, statutory, and Board reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of CFP and SmartView would be an added advantage.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.