Manager, Corporate Services, Bookkeeping

Trowbridge Global Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowbridge Global Limited in India (Ahmedabad District) is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee a large bookkeeping portfolio and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple currencies and entities.

You will supervise a team, review financial statements, and coordinate period-end close while maintaining data integrity and client satisfaction. Strong technical skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.
• Professional designation or certification in accounting or bookkeeping is asset.
• 7–10 years accounting/bookkeeping experience is asset.
• Minimum 3–5 years supervising and supporting team, with focus on quality and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a large portfolio of bookkeeping files to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct quality reviews of working papers, financial statements and returns for compliance.
• Assemble and prepare financial statements for high-value client accounts.
• Review and approve transactions across multiple currencies and entities.
• Validate data entry and ensure accounts reconcile with supporting docs.
• Oversee bank and general ledger reconciliations and month/year-end close.

Skills

Organization & Time Management

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communication Skills

Client Service Excellence

Adaptability & Problem Solving

Professionalism & Integrity

Attention to Detail

Leadership

People Management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CPB or equivalent (asset)

Tools

HUBDOC

Dext

Xero

QuickBooks

CCH Axcess Tax

CCH iFirm TaxPrep

Job description

Outcomes

Bookkeeping, Oversight, Review & Financial Reporting

• Lead and oversee a large portfolio of bookkeeping files, ensuring work is accurate, complete, timely, and meets established quality standards and deadlines.
• Conduct quality reviews of working paper files, financial statements, and GST/HST and PST returns through relevant CRA and provincial portals, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and requirements.
• Assemble and prepare financial statements for high-value or complex client accounts to support corporate compliance filings.
• Review and approve transactions across multiple currencies and entities, ensuring accurate recording and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Validate data entry completed by associates/senior associates/ assistant managers and ensure accounts reconcile accurately to supporting documentation and financial statements.
• Complete ongoing bookkeeping and financial analysis in accordance with established procedures and timelines, supporting accurate financial reporting and client satisfaction.

General Ledger, Reconciliations & Period-End Close

• Oversee bank and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring records and account balances are accurate, current, and reliable.
• Manage account balances and investigate and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Review and oversee reconciliations, adjustments, and reports for month-end and year-end close, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time in accordance with accounting principles.
• Analyze financial transactions and prepare or approve period-end adjustments to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Review investment accounting, as required, ensuring investment-related transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled to year-end financial documentation.

Team, Workflow & Operational Management

• Review and approve bookkeeping work completed by team members, providing guidance and addressing issues or discrepancies as required.
• Monitor file status, workflow, priorities, and upcoming deadlines to ensure work is appropriately coordinated and completed on schedule.
• Provide regular summaries of file status, priorities, and upcoming deadlines to upper management.
• Respond to queries from team members and provide support in resolving accounting and bookkeeping matters.
• Ensure files and records are updated, organized, and maintained in accordance with established procedures.

Client & Regulatory Support

• Liaise professionally and efficiently with clients and investment brokers, responding to inquiries, providing financial information, and supporting client needs.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with clients, internal teams, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Organization & Time Management
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Client Service Excellence
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership
• People Management

Qualifications & Experience

Education, Professional Credentials, & Professional Memberships

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.
• Professional designation or certification in accounting or bookkeeping is considered an asset (e.g., CPA, Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB), or equivalent).

Experience

• 7-10 years demonstrated working experience in accounting/bookkeeping considered an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 yea rs experience supervising and supporting team, with a focus on quality, workflow, and team development, is required.

Technology/ Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced knowledge with HUBDOC, Dext, Xero, and Quickbooks is required.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, CCH iFirm TaxPrep, and related tax technology platforms preferred.
• Strong aptitude for learning and implementing new technologies and workflow systems relevant to the role.