4400315-Manager

Brief Job Description: Responsible for day to day Operations management Ability to develop and maintain client relationship and coordinate with other stakeholders at Client location and Offshore team in India Providing coaching and feedback to Offshore team members to enable them to improve their performance Periodic client reporting and conducting quality audits Should have strong R2R process experience covering all aspects of month-end, quarter end, year-end book closing, and statutory reporting. Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and give recommendations to enhance controls and efficiency. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, external regulations and information security standards Driving Quality initiatives in the process to attain measurable positive results Ensure relevant accounting guidelines and policies are properly and consistently applied Introducing process metrics and reporting on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis Ensuring accuracy of client Financial Statements and compliance to internal control requirements Reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, seeking support and monthly evaluation of performance Ability of up-skilling the associates on process-related updates, coaching, mentoring & providing assistance and support when required Ability of handling process related issues, queries and escalated transactions Management of financial period close activities within agreed timelines and management reporting. Review of Balance sheet and Intercompany reconciliations. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of intercompany transactions, resolving errors/exceptions. Review of stock accounting and working with terminals/entities on smooth movement of stock. Management of bank securitization process and extensively work with Treasury on fund management Review and maintenance of Fixed Assets. Follow-up with lines of business and stakeholders for closure of accounting open items. Preparation of quarterly VAT returns - in SAP Competencies Required: Strong Knowledge of US GAAP and GL Accounting and the process and systems Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in roles leading finance process improvement in Month End Consolidation Process, Close and Consolidation Controls Procedures, Statutory Reporting Demonstrate extensive knowledge and success in identifying and addressing client needs: building solid relationships with clients; communicating with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information; demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks; and communicating potential conflicts to the R2R Tower lead Demonstrates extensive abilities and a proven record of success, managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements Demonstrate extensive abilities and a proven track record as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback. Ability to manage relationships, build confidence in client, strong cultural experience working with Onsite and offshore teams A proven record of accomplishment as a team leader - supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback Technical Skill Requirements: Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA / CMA / MBA /CA At least 7 years of deep operational experience as part of the General Accounting and Controllership function including period close, Consolidation and Reporting Prior experience in Big 4 professional accounting firm in statutory audit and exposure to industrial manufacturing will be added advantage Knowledge of SAP and Blackline desired Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Should have experience of managing an offshore and Onsite teamEXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.