Assistant Project Manager - Finance

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company, Inc. in Gurugram, India, seeks a Chartered Accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience to join the Finance Global Operations (FGO) team.

You will own accounting, compliance, OPEX and audit processes, analyze expenses, identify gaps, and support internal and external audits. The role partners with multiple offices to improve end-to-end accounting flows and drive automation projects.

Qualifications

• CA with a Master's degree and 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in managing varied stakeholders in a multi-national shared services environment.
• Automation experience (OCR/RPA/AI) is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, compliance, OPEX and audit processes for the office.
• Analyze transactions to identify gaps and ensure smooth accounting operations.
• Support internal/external audits and collaborate with offices and MGCS teams.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive finance transformation projects.

Skills

CA with Master’s degree

Stakeholder management

Automation (OCR/RPA/AI)

SAP

MS Office

AI Tools

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

RPA

AI Tools

OCR

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem‑solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be responsible for a variety of activities related to the accounting, compliance and regulatory, OPEX and audit process, ensure the timely support to office on various accounting processing, analysis of all transaction for the office to identify process / accounting gaps to ensure smooth flow of accounting operations. You will work in coordination with various offices, the accounting department, and applications support team to ensure to review the operational expenses to analysis the expenses & identify the variance, support office in calculating FBT liability for various expenses category, support in internal / external audit, support ad hoc request by understanding end to end accounting flow of various service line such as P2P, O2C, R2R, Identify automation opportunities and drive projects and act as thought partner to various McKinsey offices to resolve challenges. You will work as a part of the Finance Global Operations (FGO) team in Gurugram office within the McKinsey Global Capabilities Services (MGCS) domain, a wholly owned subsidiary of McKinsey & Company in India. You will partner with functional and center leadership, office accounting manager and regional CFOs to identify issues, gather necessary information, and use the correct information to construct practical solutions for solving problems. You will develop, implement, report and review KPIs regularly with the appropriate functional leadership. You will regularly analyze the accounting process, identify improvement areas and recommend new ideas to enhance the efficiency of the overall process, with the aim of increasing customer satisfaction. You will drive transitions with complete ownership by performing the necessary due diligence, planning, allocation of responsibilities, knowledge transfer, implementation, and process stabilization. You will also ensure that policy changes and business process documentation (SOPs) are updated regularly and adhered to by all team members.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Master's degree
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience
• 1+ year actively managing varied stakeholders in a multi-national shared services environment
• Prior experience in automation such as OCR, RPA or analytics, AI is preferable but not required
• Good working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office and AI Tools will be an additional advantage
• Strong stakeholder management with strong communication skills

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.