Manager - Accounting

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Function: Accounting
Location: Pune (Hybrid)

Role Purpose

• Lead and establish a high-performing General Ledger (GL) accounting team within a Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE).
• Deliver high-quality accounting and assurance support to financial controllers and accounting teams across Europe and other global regions.
• Own accurate month-end close processes and robust balance sheet reconciliations , ensuring integrity of group financial reporting.
• Drive process standardisation, automation , and continuous improvement, including support for an upcoming Oracle ERP re-implementation .
• Act as a people leader, fostering learning, development, and mentoring within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop a GL accounting team of 4+ members within the Finance CoE.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality accounting services and assurance support to regional and global finance teams.
• Own and manage monthly close activities , ensuring timelines, accuracy, and compliance with group standards.
• Review and ensure completion of balance sheet reconciliations with strong controls and audit-ready documentation.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and group reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for accounting-related queries, providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardisation to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
• Support and contribute to the Oracle ERP re-implementation planned in 2026.
• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure alignment and strong financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits , ensuring timely closure of findings and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and document accounting policies, procedures, and controls .
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting accountability, learning, and high performance.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise .
• Proven experience in building and leading GL accounting teams .
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations , and financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail with a robust control and assurance mindset .
• Experience working in a Finance CoE or shared services environment .
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance stakeholders across multiple geographies .
• Comfortable working in a complex, international organisation with global stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset towards automation, process improvement, and standardisation .
• Experience with ERP systems , preferably Oracle; exposure to system implementation or re-implementation is an advantage.
• Strong people leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing junior talent .
• Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to grow in a learning-focused environment .