Senior Manager

EXL; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Senior Manager RTR to own the complete Record to Report cycle for the Insurance L&A segment. You will drive accurate month-end and quarter-end closes, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead a finance team toward high-quality reporting and continuous process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in RTR with a strong track record in close processes, IFRS/GAAP expertise, and ERP experience (PeopleSoft, Oracle). A CA/CPA/MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Record to Report with 4+ years in management.
• Proven expertise in month-end close and consolidation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• In-depth IFRS/GAAP knowledge and Indian statutory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Demonstrated process improvement and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end RTR process with timely month-end/quarter-end close.
• Drive closure of books across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with finance, business units, audit and partners.
• Review complex journal entries, reconciliations and statements.
• Lead a team of accountants with coaching and development.
• Implement process improvements and automation for efficiency.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and produce management reports.
• Foster continuous improvement and risk awareness.

Skills

Record to Report

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Process improvement

Automation

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Description:

The Senior Manager RTR will own the complete Record to Report cycle for the Insurance L&A segment, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end closures. This role requires strong stakeholder management, rigorous review of complex financial deliverables, and effective people leadership to drive high-quality financial reporting and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Record to Report process ensuring accurate month-end and quarter-end close within deadlines.
• Drive timely closure of books across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with finance, business units, audit and external partners.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Lead a team of accountants, providing coaching, performance management and career development.
• Implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and control.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external audit and statutory reporting activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and produce management reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Record to Report, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Proven expertise in month-end close, financial reporting and consolidation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and Indian statutory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (People soft, Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CA/CPA/MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement and automation initiatives.