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.