SR Manager Statutory Reporting UK

VISTRA; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Vistra India, based in Mumbai, invites applications for a Senior Manager to lead UK statutory reporting and audit management. You will oversee multiple entities, ensure compliance with UK GAAP, and drive governance and process improvements while guiding a finance team.

The role supports finance transformation initiatives and coordination with cross-functional partners in Tax, Legal, and regional teams. Hybrid work is offered with strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 7-8 years post-qualification UK statutory reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 101/102, and Companies Act requirements.
• Proven ability to manage statutory accounts and audits across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end UK statutory reporting for multiple UK entities with timely filing.
• Manage audits, plan deliverables, and resolve audit queries efficiently.
• Review statements, disclosures, and technical accounting papers.
• Monitor UK accounting standards and regulatory changes for compliance.
• Establish governance, SOPs, and controls; drive process improvements.
• Lead and develop a team; manage stakeholder relationships and reporting.
• Support finance transformation and migrations into the Global Delivery Hub.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Technical accounting

UK GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

IRIS

CCH software

Job description

Its never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Manager Reporting to the Associate Director, this full-time and permanent position is based in Mumbai, India and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Global Service Centre and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end UK statutory reporting process for multiple UK entities, including preparation, review, and timely filing of statutory financial statements with Companies House and other regulatory bodies in accordance with UK GAAP, FRS 101/102, Companies Act requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Manage audits, coordinate audit planning and deliverables, resolving audit queries, improving audit efficiency, and serve as the primary escalation point for audit.
• Review and approve statutory financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and technical accounting papers, while providing technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and reporting matters.
• Monitor and assess changes in UK accounting standards, statutory regulations, and reporting requirements, ensuring timely implementation and compliance across all reporting activities.
• Establish and maintain a robust control environment, including governance frameworks, process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk management practices, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals by setting clear objectives, managing performance, allocating resources effectively, establishing development plans, and ensuring delivery of statutory reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Tax, Management Accounting, Legal, UK onshore teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant statutory reporting outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide regular reporting through trackers, dashboards, presentations, MIS reports, and governance forums to ensure transparency, effective monitoring, and timely resolution of issues.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization, automation, and process optimization across statutory reporting and audit processes to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, process transitions, and migrations into the Global Delivery Hub (GDH), including knowledge transfer, process stabilization, documentation, and implementation of best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate statutory reporting and compliance risks, escalating significant issues to senior leadership as appropriate and ensuring effective remediation plans are implemented.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for statutory reporting, audit, and compliance matters, providing guidance, driving resolution, and engaging senior stakeholders as required.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across the statutory reporting process, including automation, process controls, and reporting efficiencies.

Key requirements:

[Attributes & Skills]

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple legal entities, audits, and competing reporting deadlines.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience driving process improvements, standardization, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand and communicate broader business impacts.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Adaptable and resilient, with experience supporting transformation, transition, and change initiatives.

[Professional Qualifications/ Relevant experience]

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 7-8 years of post-qualification experience in UK statutory reporting, and audit management.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 101/102, Companies Act requirements, and statutory reporting processes.
• Proven experience managing statutory accounts and audits for multiple legal entities, including effective stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience with IRIS and CCH software.

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra India office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a hybrid working arrangement.

• Additionally, we provide attractive insurance benefits, excellent job exposure and career prospects.