Senior Accounting Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Fixed asset accounting : -

Managing of all fixed assets related operational activities (e.G. creation of asset master record, posting of the asset value, deletion of assets and changes to the asset records)

Monitor asset master for correct asset class, depreciation Key, asset value, cost center capitalization date & all relevant information.

Preparation & review of schedules, variances & disclosures

Fixed asset account reconciliation preparation / review

Monitoring of accounts through analysis of critical GL accounts.

Highlight the exceptions & abnormal items.

Ensuring correctness & compliance of accounting standards.

Book Closing accounting :

Ensuring and review of recording transactions in compliance with accounting principles Preparation & review of Prepayment, Accrual & Provisional journal entries

Variance analysis and Reporting

Reconciling discrepancies if identified

Knowledge of AP & AR process

Balance sheet account reconciliation review

Review Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation as per the policy

Understand stakeholders’ requirements and outperform the expectations

Conduct root cause analysis of variances and oversee resolution of issues identified

Preparation of monthly MIS & important information & analysis in the format required

Identify areas for continuous improvement within their sphere of influence and area of expertise.

Collaborate and communicate effectively across teams to drive positive outcomes.

Be the trusted source of knowledge for questions related to processes.

Use own initiative taking responsibility of tasks and escalating where appropriate.

Cash Accounting : -

Expenses / APAR / other payment / receipt entries review

Bank account clearing (MT-940) process monitoring

Cash and Bank account reconciliation review

Revenue accounting : -

Revenue recognition and Deferred revenue calculation

After market / sales service accounting (automobile sector)After market / sales service accounting (automobile sector)

Audit / Compliance : -

Regular audit support during quarterly and annually

Interaction with auditors & resolving audit queries

Skills & Competencies

within the SAP environment

Excellent accounting knowledge.

Able to collaborate with a broad variety of stakeholders working across JLR Finance

Strong numerical, analytical skills

Continuous improvement ‘mind set’ with the ability to proactively identify issues and resolve.

Ability to check own work and deliver accurate outputs.

Able to work with JLR team to plan workload effectively.

Data analytics or data science aptitude would be advantageous or willingness to develop these skills as we deliver projects.

Good Knowledge of MS office especially Excel Skills.

Language Proficiency - English (Read, Write and Speak)