Financial reporting manager

Cactus Communications; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CACTUS Communications Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience to lead financial reporting, controllership, and month-end processes.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Ind AS/IFRS, revenue recognition and group consolidation, with experience in audits and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. The position involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and guiding a high-performing finance function

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in Financial Reporting, Controllership, and Month-End/Year-End Close processes.
• Hands-on experience in Revenue Recognition and Project Accounting for long-term projects.
• Proven track record in Group Consolidation and consolidation of standalone and group financial statements.
• Experience leading Statutory and Internal Audits, including liaison for auditors.
• Solid knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS; ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle; SOX awareness.
• Experience in MNC/global environments; exposure to automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end close process with accurate provisions and reconciliations.
• Lead preparation and review of standalone financial statements and reporting per Ind AS/IFRS.
• Oversee group consolidation, intercompany eliminations and timely reporting.
• Manage statutory and internal audits, coordinating with auditors as primary liaison.
• Develop robust internal controls and support SOX/compliance initiatives.
• Review accounting matters and disclosures; apply Ind AS/IFRS in complex scenarios.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, consolidation, and close processes.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, Operations and senior management.
• Mentor team members and contribute to building a high-performing finance function.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Controllership

Month-End Close

Revenue Recognition

Group Consolidation

Audit Management

IFRS/Ind AS

ERP Systems

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office thrice a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Own and drive the month-end close process, ensuring that financial transactions, provisions, accruals and reconciliations are completed accurately and within stipulated timelines.
• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and review of accurate and timely standalone financial statements and related financial reporting in accordance with Ind AS, IFRS and other applicable accounting requirements.
• Group Consolidation: Lead the preparation of group consolidation financials and act as the single point of contact, including collection, review and validation of financial information, intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments and timely reporting.
• Audit Management: Manage and coordinate statutory, internal and other financial audits, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors. This includes audit planning, coordination, responding to queries, resolving observations and ensuring timely closure.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement and maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting, statutory and internal requirements. Support SOX and other control-related activities, where applicable.
• Technical Accounting: Review accounting matters, financial statement disclosures and complex reporting issues, ensuring appropriate interpretation and application of Ind AS, IFRS and other relevant requirements.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate reporting, consolidation, close and compliance processes, and drive initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and control.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, Operations and other cross-functional teams, while working effectively with senior management and external auditors.
• Leadership & Team Contribution: Take the lead on new and challenging assignments, provide guidance and knowledge support to team members, proactively address issues and contribute to building a high-performing finance function.

Qualifications And Prerequisites

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in Financial Reporting, Controllership, and Month-End/Year-End Close processes.
• Hands-on experience in Revenue Recognition and Project Accounting for long-term projects.
• Proven track record in Group Consolidation and preparation/review of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Experience leading Statutory and Internal Audits, including serving as the primary liaison for auditors.
• Strong working knowledge of Ind AS and IFRS with practical application in complex accounting and reporting scenarios.
• Experience in MNC, global, or multi-entity environments; service industry experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Internal Controls, Compliance, and SOX frameworks.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems; exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and a proactive approach to driving improvements and creating impact beyond the scope of the role.

Application Process

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, there will be 4 rounds of interviews.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert editing services and cutting-edge AI tools like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. Complementing its academic offerings, the company operates Cactus Life Sciences—a specialized, global medical communications brand that provides scientific strategy, medical writing, and AI-augmented "Human-Anchored AI™" solutions for top pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. With offices in major global hubs including Princeton, London, Lucerne, Delaware, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, and a workforce of over 3,000 global experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.