Manager, Accounting

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will support the development and growth of the Finance Center of Excellence that we are establishing in our Mumbai office as well as support the financial reporting and accounting operations of our India /Int’l entities.

The successful candidate will have experience across a range of finance and accounting functions, be motivated by process improvements, hold a high bar for attention to detail, and possess a desire to lead a local team while working collaboratively with various US-based leaders.

• Set a vision for the team, outline goals/timelines and hold the team accountable for the accounting operations of our India-based subsidiary, including payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, RTR, transfer pricing, revenue, financial reporting and statutory filings.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and make sure that any outstanding items are investigated and subsequently cleared.
• Prepare monthly fluctuation explanations and present them in our close meeting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to support Command Alkon’s growing finance and business operations.
• Prepare monthly fluctuation explanations and present them in our close meeting.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to support Command Alkon’s growing finance and business operations.
• Recruit, train and provide guidance to junior team members so that they excel in their day to day roles as well as obtain a thorough understanding of our financial statements.
• Identify controls and prepare documentation for compliance requirements for month end / accounting close processes.
• Assist with financial statement audits, be a primary point of contact for auditor PBC requests and be able to respond to questions that they may have.
•  Professional qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar subject matter (CA, ACCA)
• Minimum of +8 years of professional experience either in Audit at an accounting firm or in Accounting at MNC
• Experience with Financial Reporting and IFRS/US GAAP compliance requirements
• Familiarity with various operational accounting functions, enabling them to provide guidance and feedback to the team
• Experience in recruiting, training, guiding and managing an accounting team.
•  Ability to thrive in a changing environment where continual process improvement is expected.
•  Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
•  High bar for attention to detail and process design, documentation, and improvement
•  Demonstrated ability for picking up new technologies quickly and comfortably
• Strong Excel skills

Who You Are

• Nimble Learning – You actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Communicates Effectively – You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented – You take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability – You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Tech Savvy – You anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Manages Complexity – You make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
• Business Insight – You apply knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

All Company Core Competencies 

• Customer Focus: You build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Cultivates Innovation: You create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Collaborates: You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Instills Trust: You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Self-Development: You actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Develops Talent (Mgmt Only): You develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.