Job Description

Global Business Services

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Job Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join our GBS Finance team in India. The role will lead a small accounting team and take ownership of core accounting activities, month-end close, balance sheet integrity, financial reporting and analysis. The position will work closely with Finance stakeholders in India, the Netherlands.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and support a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate and timely completion of daily, monthly and year-end activities.

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• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations and reporting.

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• Take end-to-end ownership of balance sheet accounts and ensure all key accounts are properly reconciled, supported and reviewed.

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• Identify and resolve aged or unusual reconciling items, investigate root causes and ensure timely corrective actions.

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• Analyse month-to-month P&L; and cost movements, identify significant variances, and provide clear explanations and actions to Finance stakeholders.

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• Ensure accounting is performed in accordance with local GAAP and financial reporting is aligned with US GAAP and Group requirements.

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• Ensure accurate and timely reporting in SAP BPC and other relevant systems in line with Group deadlines.

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• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of differences.

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• Support internal and external audits and maintain effective internal controls and accounting documentation.

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• Drive process standardisation,



automation and continuous improvement across GBS accounting activities.

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Profile

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

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• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multinational company or shared service/GBS environment.

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• Solid understanding of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and financial reporting.

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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial and cost variances and identify root causes.

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• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring accounting team members.

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• Good knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP; experience with SAP/ERP systems. SAP BPC and QAD are a plus.

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• Advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail and a high level of ownership.

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• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across India, Europe and the US.

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Nice to Have

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• Experience in a global shared service or GBS organisation.

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• Experience with intercompany transactions and multi-currency accounting.

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• Knowledge of VAT, withholding tax or other accounting-related compliance requirements.

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What We Offer

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• A leadership role within an international and growing GBS Finance organisation.

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• A challenging role with exposure to global Finance stakeholders and processes.

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• A collaborative, professional environment with opportunities for process improvement and career development.

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• Full time position with a competitive performance-related compensation package.

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📌 Senior Accounting Manager (Ernakulam)
🏢 FIFO International
📍 Ernakulam