India - Assistant Finance Manager GL

issgh; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Inchcape Shipping Services is seeking a seasoned Finance professional to support the General Ledger activities, including cash/bank reconciliations, forex accounting and intercompany reconciliations across multiple regions. The role focuses on accurate recording, timely reporting, and process improvements in a multinational finance environment.

Ideal candidates have MBA/CA CMA credentials with 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong Excel/HFM skills, and a proactive approach to automation and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intercompany accounting, foreign currency accounting and revaluation experience.
• Experience with ERP finance systems and finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording.
• Handle cash/bank reconciliations and foreign currency revaluation.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations across regions.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and support audits.
• Lead process improvements, automation, and UAT in finance.

Skills

General Ledger

Intercompany accounting

Foreign currency accounting

Month-end close

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

MBA in Finance/Accounting

CMA Inter

CA Inter

8–12 years experience

Tools

Excel

HFM

U4F

Job description

Whoare Inchcape?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Location : Guindy - Chennai

Contract Type : Permanant

Job Purpose :

To support the Finance Manager/Finance Controller in managing General Ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial transactions. The role is responsible for cash and bank reconciliations, foreign currency accounting and revaluation, intercompany accounting and reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, audit support and process improvements, automations & UAT, while providing day-to-day guidance & supervision to the GL team.

Key responsibilities :

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and financial accounting principles.
• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Working knowledge of foreign currency accounting, exchange rates and foreign currency revaluation.
• Good understanding of intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of financial controls, accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes and drive timely resolution.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions, countries and cultures.
• Team management, coordination and people-development skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• High level of integrity, honesty, transparency and professional accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational and multicultural working environment
• Assess activities for automation opportunities and support UAT and implementation as required.
• Lead, guide and support team members, including induction and onboarding of new joiners.
• Demonstrate flexibility in taking up new responsibilities and initiatives based on business requirements.
• Maintain a positive, professional and respectful approach with reporting managers, peers and team members.
• Accept feedback constructively and collaborate effectively to achieve team objectives.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities :

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, financial accounting, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of intercompany accounting, foreign currency accounting and revaluation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail
• Effective communication, stakeholder coordination and team management
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach towards changing priorities, new initiatives and process improvements.
• Ability to accept feedback constructively and maintain professional and respectful relationships with reporting managers, peers and team members.
• Strong focus onaccuracy, timeliness, controls and accountability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of shipping/logistics industry.
• Experience with ERP finance systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS or international accounting standards.
• Experience in shared services/global finance environments.
• Exposure to finance automation, UAT and process standardization.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Work experience in U4F accounting software & HFM application.

Education and Proffesional Qualification:

Essential

• MBA in Finance/Accounting.
• Professional qualification such as CMA Inter, CA Inter.
• 8–12 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Practical experience in GL, reconciliations, intercompany and foreign currency accounting.
• Ability to work independently and meet month-end and reporting deadlines.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification such as CMA Final, CA Final Or Equivalent.
• Shipping/logistics industry experience
• Experience in finance transformation, automation or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of IFRS or international accounting standards.
• Experience in shared services/global finance environments

Other Requirements :

Essential:

Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse andhigh-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective-we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People -we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress-we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:

• A retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

#ISSthebiggerpicture

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.