Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - Fund Operations (GL accounting/Accounts Payable)
Location: Mumbai/Bangalore
Work Timings: EST/PST (Night shift)
Work Mode: Hybrid

Purpose of the role

We seek to hire an accounting professional to join the General Ledger and reporting Team and work on global Management company services out of Bangalore. This person will have a variety of responsibilities within the Accounting and reporting group.  He/She will work closely with the clients Management company group from the Global Finance team [based on the United States].

Role Overview:

The role will involve day-to-day AP, accounting and reconciliations for our esteemed PE client. The role requires strong AP and accounting, analytical and Excel skills. The successful candidate will be expected to work on various Excel models and accounting system to record and reconcile activities and ensure accurate accounting and Month-end/Quarter-end Financials.

Scope & Key Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Management:
   • Process the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
   • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
   • Post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in compliance with accounting policies.
2. Financial Reporting:
   • Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
   • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
   • Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis.
3. Audit Coordination:
   • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.
   • Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and reconciliations for auditors.
   • Address audit queries and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

4. Accounts Payable and Vendor management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor onboarding and management

• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices for multi regions

• Handle vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies professionally and promptly.

• Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and other payment methods.

• Ensure timely payments and proper documentation of transactions

• Reconcile interco accounts due to/due from and help coordinate for resolution of any breaks

• Ensure adherence to tax regulations (e.g., VAT, GST, withholding taxes).

• Assist in month-end closing activities, including generating reports and preparing accruals.

5. Process Improvement:

   • Identify opportunities for streamlining accounting and audit processes.
   • Assist in implementing system enhancements or automation initiatives 
   • Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
6. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
   • Work closely with team and client to ensure accurate and complete financial/vendor data.
   • Communicate effectively with client, auditors, regulators, and management.
   • Train and mentor junior staff in accounting and audit practices.
   • Assist Client US Controller and act as a bridge in successfully transitioning Manco GL/AP services from their tool to CSC licensed tools
   • Support client engagement and work as an extended partner and set up SLAs, checks and process controls.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or MBA Finance 

• Work Experience-10+ years 

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency of MS Office and automation of templates

• Highly desirable and demonstrated experience with accounting systems like Quickbooks, Zoho, INtegridata/Stavpay, Sage, Workday Expensify etc.

• Proven experience in accounts payable role and professional understanding of US entity transactions like Fixed Assets, Payroll, Lease accounting, prepaid entries and amortization, accruals, travel exp reimbursement and bookings

• Experience in migration of processes from US based Management co to help set up in new tools and stakeholder management

• Well Organized, proactive and able to effectively prioritize and balance multiple efforts in a fast-paced, regulatory driven environment

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a and know how to deal with international clientele

• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and proactive team oriented approach.

• Willing to work US EST/PST shift timings

• Strong experience in documenting processes and standard Operation Procedures