Associate Director - Accounting

IMA India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer People First Consultants in Bangalore is seeking an Associate Director - Accounting to define the R2R direction within our GBS organisation and lead the team through month-end close, ensuring compliant, timely financial reporting.

The role partners with the GPO and IT to implement digital solutions, drive process improvements, and maintain robust internal controls and external-audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Experience in Record to Report, internal controls (SOX) and external audits.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Record to Report process and month-end close.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting within the GBS framework.
• Lead the R2R GBS accounting team and foster development.
• Collaborate with GPO and IT to implement digital solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Employer People First Consultants

Location Bangalore

Role: Accountant / Management Accountant

Level: Associate, Director

Certification: Other

Work Mode: Work from office

Hours: Full Time

Organization Type: Consultancy

The position

As Associate Director - Accounting, you will set the direction for the Record to Report (R2R) process within our Global Business Services (GBS) organisation, partnering closely with the Global Process Owner (GPO) to define a clear vision and strategy. You will lead a talented team, drive operational excellence and champion the digital transformation of our accounting function. Day-to-day your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the Record to Report process and month-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate and efficient financial reporting within the GBS framework Maintaining and strengthening compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, the Minimum Controls framework and internal financial reporting standards across GBS operations Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors - facilitating audits, coordinating documentation and building strong, transparent relationships Leading, coaching and developing the R2R GBS accounting team, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous growth Partnering with the GPO and IT to identify and implement digital solutions that enhance user satisfaction, compliance and efficiency across R2R processes Driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, setting ambitious targets and aligning R2R strategies with broader organisational goals Identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement to ensure scalable, future-ready accounting operations within the shared services centre

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced finance leader who combines technical accounting expertise with a strategic mindset and a passion for developing people. To succeed in this role, you bring: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; an advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including proven leadership roles Demonstrated expertise in managing Record to Report processes, internal controls (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley) and external audits A solid understanding of financial reporting and consolidation practices, ideally within a global or shared services environment Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and drive change across functions "Big 4" experience is considered a plus

About the department

You will be joining our Finance Global Business Services (GBS) team in Bangalore. Established in 2007, Finance GBS is responsible for supporting various finance functions for Novo Nordisk globally. Commercial Analytics, which is part of Finance GBS, was founded in 2013 with the goal of providing best-in-class analytical services and insights to the global organization. Our team is dedicated to delivering superior service to our stakeholders and adding value through standardization and efficiency.