Deputy Manager - Technical Accounting Group - CA

About the Role

We are an IPO-bound organisation currently in the DRHP filing phase. The Deputy Manager - Technical Accounting Group will be responsible for interpreting and operationalising Ind AS across the organisation, providing technical opinions on complex transactions, and supporting financial reporting expected of a soon-to-be-listed entity. The role demands strong communication skills to drive closure across teams and explain complex accounting matters to senior management with clarity.

Key Responsibilities

Provide authoritative interpretation of Ind AS, including Ind AS 115 (Revenue), 116 (Leases), 109 (Financial Instruments), 36 (Impairment), 12 (Income Taxes), 103 (Business Combinations), and 108 (Segment Reporting).

Draft technical accounting memos and position papers on non-routine transactions, including M&A, restructuring, share-based payments, and revenue arrangements.

Support DRHP / restatement workstreams, SEBI queries, and IPO-related accounting deliverables.

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close - including consolidation journals, OCI walks, deferred tax computations, and intercompany eliminations.

Act as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors on technical matters; support ICoFR / ELC documentation and sign-offs.

Evaluate new Ind AS pronouncements from ICAI / MCA and lead implementation across reporting entities.

Own and maintain the group accounting policy manual.

What We're Looking For

Qualification: Chartered Accountant; Dip IFRS / CPA is a plus.

Experience: 5-9 years post-qualification, with a minimum of 3 years in a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC) in Audit, Assurance, or Accounting Advisory / FAAS.

Mandatory: Prior experience working with or auditing a listed company; exposure to IPO / DRHP processes strongly preferred.

Technical: Hands-on Ind AS knowledge; working understanding of SEBI (LODR), Schedule III, Companies Act 2013, and ICAI guidance notes; familiarity with IFRS / US GAAP differences is an advantage.

Tools: Proficiency in consolidation platforms (FinAlyzer, OneStream, HFM, or SAP BPC), advanced Excel, and ERP environments (SAP / Oracle).

Communication & Stakeholder Skills (Critical)

This role is as much about making the work happen as it is about technical depth. The successful candidate must be able to:

Explain complex accounting positions to the CFO, Audit Committee, and non-finance leaders in clear, plain language.

Write concise, decision-ready memos - brevity and precision matter more than length.

Engage constructively with statutory auditors and hold positions when required.

Drive closure across cross-functional teams (FP&A, PMO, OTC, CAG, Tax, Internal Controls) under tight reporting timelines.