Senior Accounting Manager - Manufacturing background

• *Job Role : Senior Accounting Manager \- Team handling experience reqd**

Experience : 7 \+ yrs

Salary : upto 30 LPA

Location : Kochi , Kerala

Malayalam Speaking candidates

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• *Drive process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across GBS accounting activities.**

Profile

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

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

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

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

• *Experience leading, coaching or mentoring accounting team members.**

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

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

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

Nice to Have

• *Experience in a global shared service or GBS organisation.**

• *Experience with intercompany transactions and multi\-currency accounting.**

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

What We Offer

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

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

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

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

Pay: ₹1,000,000\.00 \- ₹2,500,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person