Lead Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliation & General Ledger Management Lead and oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, regions, and business units. Review and approve high-risk and complex account reconciliations. Ensure General Ledger balances are fully supported by appropriate documentation and reconciliation schedules. Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items and aged balances. Review and approve accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustment journal entries. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP/IFRS requirements, and corporate guidelines. Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reviews to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Close & Reporting Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Ensure all close deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines. Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. Analyze significant balance sheet fluctuations and provide management insights. Partner with Controllers and Finance Leadership to support financial reporting requirements. Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and effectiveness. Governance, Compliance & Audit Management Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to balance sheet accounts. Ensure reconciliations meet quality and audit standards. Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans. Support risk assessments and internal control reviews. Drive governance and compliance initiatives across the reconciliation function. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, AP, AR, and Business Finance teams. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for reconciliation and accounting-related issues. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across global locations. Lead discussions regarding accounting issues, reconciliations, and financial risks. Support transition projects, process migrations, and organizational initiatives. Team Leadership & People Management Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development initiatives. Provide technical accounting guidance and process expertise. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Transformation Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Lead process standardization and optimization projects. Support ERP implementations, migration activities, and transformation programs. Utilize reporting and automation tools such as Power BI and BlackLine. Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and control documentation. Drive Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives. Reconciliation & Reporting Review and approve Prepayment, Accrual, Depreciation, Bad Debts, P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations. Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution. Ensure timely completion and certification of reconciliations in BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools. Prepare and review: AR Aging Reports Open Item Reports L Item & R Item Reports Balance Sheet Review Packages Management Reporting Dashboards KPI and SLA Performance Reports Perform trend analysis and variance investigations. Present reconciliation status and key risks to Finance Leadership. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence Ensure service delivery aligns with global SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics. Lead governance reviews and operational meetings with stakeholders. Manage workload distribution and resource planning. Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues. Ensure adherence to global accounting and reconciliation standards. Support business continuity and risk mitigation planning. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. 8–12 years of experience in R2R, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls. Extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics 365. Advanced experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation platforms. Expert-level Excel skills including: Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP Power Query Advanced Formulas Financial Modeling Data Analytics Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience managing audits and compliance requirements. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven leadership and team management experience. Preferred Qualifications CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / B.COM / MBA Finance. Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services organizations. Experience leading finance transformation and automation initiatives. Knowledge of Power BI and advanced analytics. Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliation & General Ledger Management Lead and oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, regions, and business units. Review and approve high-risk and complex account reconciliations. Ensure General Ledger balances are fully supported by appropriate documentation and reconciliation schedules. Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items and aged balances. Review and approve accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustment journal entries. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP/IFRS requirements, and corporate guidelines. Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reviews to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Close & Reporting Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Ensure all close deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines. Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. Analyze significant balance sheet fluctuations and provide management insights. Partner with Controllers and Finance Leadership to support financial reporting requirements. Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and effectiveness. Governance, Compliance & Audit Management Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to balance sheet accounts. Ensure reconciliations meet quality and audit standards. Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans. Support risk assessments and internal control reviews. Drive governance and compliance initiatives across the reconciliation function. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, AP, AR, and Business Finance teams. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for reconciliation and accounting-related issues. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across global locations. Lead discussions regarding accounting issues, reconciliations, and financial risks. Support transition projects, process migrations, and organizational initiatives. Team Leadership & People Management Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development initiatives. Provide technical accounting guidance and process expertise. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Transformation Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Lead process standardization and optimization projects. Support ERP implementations, migration activities, and transformation programs. Utilize reporting and automation tools such as Power BI and BlackLine. Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and control documentation. Drive Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives. Reconciliation & Reporting Review and approve Prepayment, Accrual, Depreciation, Bad Debts, P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations. Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution. Ensure timely completion and certification of reconciliations in BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools. Prepare and review: AR Aging Reports Open Item Reports L Item & R Item Reports Balance Sheet Review Packages Management Reporting Dashboards KPI and SLA Performance Reports Perform trend analysis and variance investigations. Present reconciliation status and key risks to Finance Leadership. Service Delivery & Operational Excellence Ensure service delivery aligns with global SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics. Lead governance reviews and operational meetings with stakeholders. Manage workload distribution and resource planning. Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues. Ensure adherence to global accounting and reconciliation standards. Support business continuity and risk mitigation planning. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration. 8–12 years of experience in R2R, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and internal controls. Extensive experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Dynamics 365. Advanced experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation platforms. Expert-level Excel skills including: Pivot Tables XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP Power Query Advanced Formulas Financial Modeling Data Analytics Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience managing audits and compliance requirements. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven leadership and team management experience. Preferred Qualifications CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / B.COM / MBA Finance. Experience in Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services organizations. Experience leading finance transformation and automation initiatives. Knowledge of Power BI and advanced analytics. Graduate/ Post Graduate. (Mcom/ MBA-9-12 year), CA 4 - 6 Years