Role Summary The Senior Manager - GA is the cornerstone of close excellence and balance sheet integrity within their scope The role ensures that every financial result is accurate audit-ready and delivered with confidence-while building a capable accountable and continuously improving team Role Purpose The Senior Manager - General Accounting is responsible for delivering accurate compliant and timely financial results for an assigned cluster of entities The role ensures disciplined month-end close execution robust balance sheet governance SOX-compliant controls and strong partnership with Controllers This leader drives performance uplifts process maturity and develops a high-performing accounting team that demonstrates accountability transparency and operational excellence Key Responsibilities 1 Close Execution and Financial Accuracy Own month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned entities ensuring First-Time-Right FTR outcomes Review Trial Balance validate account movements and ensure accuracy of journals accruals and provisions Ensure full adherence to close calendar cut-offs and controller expectations maintaining a zero-surprise environment Drive governance routines including pre-close reviews WD discipline and quality checkpoints 2 Balance Sheet Governance and Risk Management Ensure 100 balance sheet reconciliation completeness accuracy and timely approvals Identify aged items risks and exposures early driving remediation through root-cause elimination Ensure documentation integrity and audit-ready reconciliations aligned with global policy 3 Controls and Compliance Enforce SOX controls journal approval discipline evidence standards and documentation requirements Ensure teams are audit-ready at all times supporting internal external audits with transparency and zero repeat findings Maintain compliance with IFRS US GAAP NIQ policies and global control frameworks 4 Stakeholder Management Act as the operational partner to Entity Cluster Controllers Close Managers and Finance stakeholders Provide clear data-driven progress updates risk visibility and solution-oriented communication Manage escalations proactively and professionally ensuring confidence in financial outcomes 5 People Leadership and Capability Development Lead a team of Team Leads Assistant Managers and Analysts ensuring clarity of goals accountability and performance Drive a performance-based culture with coaching documented feedback and role clarity address bottom talent proactively Build technical control and problem-solving capabilities within the team support succession planning and retention 6 Continuous Improvement and Standardisation Reduce rework improve accuracy and eliminate process failures through structured CI initiatives Ensure full adoption of global SOPs standard work practices and documentation discipline Contribute to simplification cycle-time reduction and process efficiency enhancements 7 Digital Automation and Analytics Adoption Ensure effective use of ERP OneStream dashboards and governance tools across all BAU processes Support automation and analytics use cases to strengthen controls and improve productivity Qualifications CA CPA ACCA preferred or MBA Finance with relevant accounting expertise 10 years of R2R General Accounting experience in a multinational environment Solid IFRS US GAAP knowledge IFRS 16 preferred SAP ERP and reconciliation tool proficiency OneStream experience preferred Proven experience in people leadership stakeholder management and close governance Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program EAP About NIQ NIQ is the world s leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth In 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View TM NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90 of the world s population For more information visit NIQ com Want to keep up with our latest updates Follow us on Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to 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📌 Senior Manager – General Accounting (record To Report) (Pune)
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