Finance Operations Manager

Eastvantage Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastvantage Group in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead end-to-end AR, AP and GL processes. You will ensure accurate billing, collections, and journal entries while coordinating with auditors and tax consultants.

The role requires IFRS/US GAAP exposure and hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in Finance & Accounting Operations, strong leadership, and a focus on internal controls, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / commerce.
• CPA strongly preferred; CMA/ACCA/CIMA are advantages.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting Operations.
• Experience with IFRS / US GAAP environments and SAP S/4HANA (mandatory).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AR (O2C), AP (P2P), and GL (R2R) processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely Billing, collections, and cash application; Vendor payments and invoice processing; Journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closures.
• Act as escalation point for operational and client issues; coordinate with Client finance teams, external auditors and tax consultants as required.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP where applicable and Local tax requirements; align with PFRS where applicable.
• Design and maintain strong internal controls, Segregation of duties & Approval workflows and audit trails; identify control gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Drive organic growth of existing Finance & Accounting engagements while supporting the expansion of the India F&A vertical.
• Drive adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and service quality metrics; lead process reviews, risk assessments and Lean/automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commercial

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

We're Hiring: Finance Operations Manager!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Operations Manager specializing in multi-domain including R2R, P2P, OTC to join our dynamic team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing financial reporting processes.

Location: Bengaluru, India

Work Mode: Work From Office

Designation: Business Partner

What You'll Do:

• Own end-to-end delivery of AR (O2C), AP (P2P), and GL (R2R) processes
• Ensure accurate and timely Billing, collections, and cash application; Vendor payments and invoice processing; Journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closures
• Act as escalation point for operational and client issues and coordinate with Client finance teams, external auditors and tax consultants as required
• Ensure compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS), Local tax requirements (VAT, withholding tax, BIR filings, statutory reports) and ensure alignment with IFRS where applicable
• Design and maintain Strong internal controls, Segregation of duties & Approval workflows and audit trails while identifying control gaps and implementing corrective actions
• Drive organic growth of existing Finance & Accounting engagements while supporting the expansion and development of the India F&A vertical.
• Drive adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and service quality metrics while leading periodic process reviews, risk assessments, and process optimization initiatives using Lean principles and automation opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / commerce
• CPA strongly preferred; Additional certifications (CMA, ACCA, CIMA) are an advantage
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting Operations, Shared Services / BPO / Captive environments preferred
• Strong hands-on leadership across AR, AP, and GL processes with experience supporting Statutory reporting, Tax compliance, and Audits
• Proven exposure to IFRS / US GAAP environments with prior experience with SAP S/4HANA (mandatory)
• Strong proficiency in Excel and reporting analytics with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Strong accounting and financial control mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Client-facing communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to balance operations with transformation
• Decision-making under pressure in a dynamic environment
• High ownership, accountability, and integrity
• Business partner mindset — not just operations manager
• Continuous improvement and innovation driven
• Strong people developer and team motivator
• Detail-oriented but able to think strategically
• Comfortable working in global delivery models