Manager – Reporting & Accounts Payable

Lumenci; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid leave

Wellness leave

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Flexi leave

Health & dental checkups

Job summary

Lumenci is seeking a Manager – Financial Reporting & Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in India. This role combines ~80% focus on financial reporting, MIS and controllership activities with ~20% focus on Accounts Payable operations.

You will work with the Associate Director and business stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and robust AP processes. The ideal candidate has strong experience in month-end close, financial analysis, and automation of reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance; CA or CMA is mandatory.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, MIS, and accounting.
• Strong experience in month-end closing and management reporting.
• Prior experience handling AP/accounting operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and review MIS, dashboards and performance reports.
• Prepare P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow analysis with variances.
• Lead month-end closing activities ensuring accuracy of records.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable process and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel skills

ERP experience

NetSuite experience

MIS dashboards

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Finance degree with CA/CMA

Tools

NetSuite

Financial dashboards tools

Job description

About Lumenci

Lumenci is the technology industry's most strategic patent monetization partner. We work with the world's top technology companies, law firms, inventors, and start‑ups to find value in their inventions and help them pursue—and defend—that value throughout the ideation to monetization lifecycle. We help clients convert innovation into patent portfolios and identify their best monetization opportunities. We work with a wide variety of technologies, including hardware and software, telecom, networking, and biotech technologies. Lumenci combines technology domain expertise with strategic industry connections to guide towards the best route to ROI. From ideation to monetization — we illuminate the way.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Manager – Financial Reporting & Accounts Payable to join the Finance team. This is an individual contributor role with ~80% focus on financial reporting, MIS and controllership activities and ~20% focus on Accounts Payable operations. The role will work closely with the Associate Director & business stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting, strong month‑end closure, and effective AP processes. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple stakeholders and driving improvements in finance processes.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process.
• Prepare and review management MIS, financial dashboards and business performance reports.
• Prepare P&L, balance sheet and cash‑flow analysis, including key movements and variances.
• Perform month‑end closing activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare actual vs. budget/forecast variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary.
• Develop and maintain monthly reporting packs for management and leadership review.
• Partner with inter and intra teams to understand financial movements and provide actionable insights.
• Perform P&L, Balance Sheet reviews, intercompany/ other adjustments and account reconciliations (including bank and credit cards), further identifying and resolving unusual or aged balances.
• Support preparation of forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Ensure reporting is aligned with applicable accounting standards, company policies and internal controls.
• Drive standardisation and automation of recurring reports and finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Support US and IN audits by providing details/ schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Accounts Payable
• Oversee the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process, including invoice booking, vendor reconciliation and timely & accurate payment processing.
• Review AP ageing and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Ensure appropriate invoice validation, approvals, accounting, and documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of employee reimbursements, prepaids, accruals, and other AP‑related accounting, as applicable.
• Monitor AP controls and ensure compliance with defined finance policies.
• Support monthly AP closing and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of IN tax laws and compliances including TDS, GST , Advance tax etc.
• Help improve working capital, operational efficiency, and the overall O2C cycle.
• Drive system automation and implement better controls.

Expected Competencies And Skills

• Strong technical and analytical understanding of financial accounting and reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, LOOKUPS and financial modelling.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and reconciliations.
• Experience with MIS and management dashboards.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of internal controls and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Sound accounting knowledge
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to independently own deliverables
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to work with senior stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Process-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage tight month‑end/reporting timelines
• Continuous improvement and automation mindset

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance; CA or CMA is mandatory
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, MIS, and accounting.
• Strong experience in month‑end closing and management reporting.
• Prior experience handling AP/accounting operations is preferred.
• Experience in a high‑growth, technology, services or multi‑entity environment would be advantageous.

Success in the role

The Person Will Be Successful If They Can

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting with minimal supervision.
• Convert financial data into clear management insights and actionable commentary.
• Ensure a smooth and controlled month‑end close.
• Maintain strong balance‑sheet and AP hygiene.
• Reduce manual reporting through automation and standardisation.
• Act as a reliable finance partner to the Associate Director Finance.
• Independently identify issues, investigate root causes and drive them to closure.

Do you share the way we work?

• Solve for the Customer: Our success is tied to our customers' success. We prioritize service and aim to establish lasting relationships with our clients.
• Quality, Ownership, and Accountability: We take ownership of our projects and strive for excellence. We value and reward team members who contribute to client success.
• Collaboration: We foster collaboration over competition, working in small teams and supporting each other whenever needed.
• Growth Mindset: We're passionate about constant learning and improvement. We're dedicated to supporting your professional growth and adapting to the changing requirements of a dynamic, high‑growth company.

Why You Will Love Working For Lumenci

• Be Part of a Global Team: Joining Lumenci means joining a diverse and globally distributed team. You'll collaborate with talented individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing unique perspectives to every project.
• Growth and Development Opportunities: At Lumenci, we believe in recognizing and rewarding merit. We offer opportunities for merit‑based promotions, allowing you to advance your career based on your performance, contributions, and dedication. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development, providing the resources and mentorship needed to excel in your role and take on new challenges.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits:
• Competitive market salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Other benefits include paid leave, wellness leave, parental leave, birthday leave, flexi leave, health and personal accident insurance, and health, vision, and dental checkups.

Skills: accounts payable,reporting,finance,financial reporting