Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts

Designation: Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (F&A) Reporting To: F&A Manager Role Overview: The Assistant Manager – F&A will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong process adherence. This role acts as a bridge between execution and management, supporting the F&A Manager in driving operational efficiency, financial discipline, and timely reporting across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities: Operations Management (AR, AP & Accounting) Supervise daily Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and accounting operations Ensure accuracy in invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and accounting entries Monitor team productivity and ensure adherence to defined SLAs Team Coordination & Task Management Allocate tasks across team members and track completion status Review team outputs including: Invoices Provisions Reconciliations Ageing schedules Provide guidance and resolve operational bottlenecks Month-End Closure Drive and coordinate month-end closure activities Ensure completion of checklists and closure timelines Identify and resolve pending issues proactively Maintain ownership of closure accuracy and timelines Financial Controls & Process Discipline Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies Maintain proper documentation and audit trails Strengthen process discipline across all finance activities Issue Resolution & Escalation Identify and escalate critical customer/vendor issues Provide structured action plans for resolution Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders Multi-Entity Accounting Handle accounting and reporting across multiple companies/entities/Region Ensure consistency and standardization in accounting practices Audit & Compliance Support Coordinate with auditors for internal and external audits Ensure readiness of data, schedules, and documentation Leadership Support Act as second line backup for F&A Manager Support in decision-making and operational oversight when required Key Requirements: Experience 5–8 years of experience in Finance & Accounts operations Experience in managing AR, AP, and GL functions Exposure to multi-company with global accounting environments preferred Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Excel and MIS reporting Experience working with ERP systems Good understanding of month-end closure processes Functional Skills Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations Ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently Experience in audit coordination and compliance support Soft Skills Strong team management and coordination skills High attention to detail and accountability Problem-solving and proactive approach Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Key Deliverables Timely and accurate month-end closures Strong control over AR, AP, and accounting operations Improved process efficiency and reduced errors Effective issue resolution and stakeholder management Accurate MIS and reporting outputs Objective of the Role: To ensure smooth and controlled execution of finance operations while supporting the F&A Manager in achieving operational excellence, process efficiency, and accurate financial reporting.

Qualification: B.Com + 8 yrs strong team handling CA Inter CMA Inter MBA Finance