Assistant Manager / Manager – Financial Reporting & Inventory Accounting

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Manager – Financial Reporting & Inventory Accounting

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 3–5 years

Reporting to: Senior Manager – Controllership & Reporting

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3–5 years of experience to manage inventory and contract asset accounting and drive financial reporting, audit readiness, and month-end closing under US GAAP/IFRS . This role involves inventory valuation, cost accounting, reserves , and accurate record-keeping in NetSuite , along with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes—purchase orders, vendor advances, and accounts payable reconciliations. The position demands strong technical accounting knowledge, compliance focus, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Month-End Close (MEC) activities: journal entries, GL reconciliations, accruals, and variance/flux analysis.
• Prepare and review financial reporting packs , including inventory schedules, COGS analysis, and reserve calculations.
• Ensure timely submission of Balance Sheet, P\&L, and Cash Flow statements under US GAAP/IFRS .

Audit & Compliance

• Drive audit readiness : prepare schedules, support walkthroughs, and provide documentation for inventory and AP cycles.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP/IFRS for inventory valuation, reserves, and procurement accounting.
• Assist in drafting and implementing accounting policies and internal controls.

Inventory & Procurement Accounting

• Develop and implement inventory control policies for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory records; reconcile physical counts with NetSuite system records and publish reports.
• Investigate variances and coordinate with operations for resolution.
• Manage the purchase order system , monitor vendor advances, reconcile accounts payable, and ensure timely recording of procurement transactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) .
• 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, audit support, and inventory accounting .
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and technical accounting for inventory and reserves.
• Experience in Procure-to-Pay processes and AP controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel ; hands-on with NetSuite (preferred) and familiarity with SAP .
• Expertise in GL reconciliations , monthly flux analysis , and audit documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills