Manager, Accounting

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a Finance Manager to join our Global Capability Center in Mumbai.

The role oversees Record-to-Report activities, including assets, intercompany transactions, provisions, and month-end close, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in R2R or financial reporting, with 3+ years in a managerial role, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP proficiency (Workday, SAP, Oracle) with excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA/CPA certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in R2R, general accounting, or financial reporting.
• 3+ years in managerial capacity.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R2R process including fixed assets, CWIP, impairments, disposals, and related accounting updates.
• Oversee intercompany accounting for loans, dividends, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliations.
• Manage GL Accounting activities: provisions & accruals, prepaid accounting, investments & donations, and special award accounting.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and periodic cost allocations including write-offs.
• Record Forex gains/losses and prepare Forex analysis and reports.
• Review monthly GL, bank, inventory reconciliations and adjust entries for close.
• Support process improvements, automation, and adherence to internal controls.
• Lead and train finance team, manage workload and reporting timelines.
• Assist audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with US accounting teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Workday

SAP

Oracle

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Manager, Accounting

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our Global Capability Center in Mumbai. This role will manage Record-to-Report activities, ensuring accurate financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. The role oversees fixed assets, intercompany transactions, provisions, revenue recognition, and month-end close processes.

Essential Duties

• Oversee R2R process including but not limited to managing fixed assets, CWIP, impairments, disposals, and related accounting updates.
• Oversee intercompany accounting for loans, dividends, settlements, confirmations, and reconciliations.
• Handle GL Accounting activities including:
  • Provisions & accruals
  • Prepaid accounting
  • Investments & donations accounting
  • Special award accounting
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and periodic cost allocations including write-offs.
• Record Forex gains/losses and prepare Forex analysis and reports.
• Review monthly GL, bank, inventory reconciliations and review adjustment entries to ensure accurate period close.
• Support process improvements, automation, and adherence to internal controls.
• Manage team tasks, workload planning, and compliance with reporting timelines.
• Analyze financial data, prepare management reports, and assist in period end closings.
• Support audits in terms of adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
• Lead process improvements and provide guidance/training to finance teams and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of R2R processes, general accounting (including forex) and month-end close expertise.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting standards, statutory and regulatory compliance required , fixed asset and intercompany accounting along with an ability to manage complex accounting entries.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Problem-solving mindset with capability to streamline processes and control on compliance.
• Ability to work independently researching questions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing and reporting.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to coach team members and manage performance.
• Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with accounting team in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/m’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Professional certifications like Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant required.
• Knowledge of U.S. (GAAP) required.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in R2R, general accounting, or financial reporting, including 3+ years in managerial capacity.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, asset accounting, intercompany frameworks, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (capable to manage large data sets) and ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Fluent communication skills, leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.