Manager, Accounting

IMA India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IMA India seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Global Capability Center in Mumbai. You will oversee Record-to-Report activities, manage fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Strong capabilities in US GAAP, ERP systems, and stakeholder management are essential to drive process improvements and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Oversee R2R processes, including close and reporting duties.
• Ensure accuracy of general accounting, forex, and month-end close.
• Maintain US GAAP compliance and governance over assets and intercompany.

Responsibilities

• Lead Record-to-Report activities and close cycles.
• Oversee fixed assets, CWIP, impairments, disposals, and related accounting updates.
• Manage intercompany accounting, loans, settlements, and reconciliations.
• GL accounting duties: provisions, accruals, prepaid, investments, donations, and special awards.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and periodic cost allocations including write-offs.
• Record forex gains/losses and prepare forex analysis/reports.
• Review monthly GL, bank, inventory reconciliations and adjust entries.
• Support audits and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead process improvements and coach finance teams.

Skills

R2R processes

General accounting

US GAAP

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Detail orientation

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

CA/CPA

US GAAP knowledge

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

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.