General Ledger Accounting - Manager (Bengaluru)

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We are in search of a strategic and experienced Manager-GL Accounting Operations who is a proven leader, highly motivated to drive results, and passionate about developing a high-performing team.

This senior role will be responsible for managing and scaling the international month-end close process, ensuring robust SOX compliance, and leading critical project-based work to enhance efficiency for the global general ledger team. The ideal candidate is a communicative, self-motivated leader with deep expertise in US GAAP, SEC regulations, and complex internal controls. This individual thrives on building scalable processes and enjoys working in a challenging, collaborative environment to support our continued growth and success. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the GL month-end close activities for our Global entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.
• Lead the comprehensive review of complex accounting areas such as FX, Intercompany, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, and Expense Accruals.
• Own the preparation and presentation of detailed Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses, providing executive-level insights and explanations for significant variances.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the international accounting team (including Supervisors and Staff); manage performance, set clear goals, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Design, lead, and execute cross-functional projects to optimize accounting processes, drive scalable automation, and enhance the global close.
• Act as a primary business partner to senior stakeholders across Finance and the organization, providing strategic financial insights and decision support.
• Oversee and own the internal control environment for international accounting; design and implement new controls as needed and ensure all SOX requirements are met.
• Manage statutory accounting compliance and local audits for various international entities, working closely with regional teams and external partners.
• Manage the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting schedules, ensuring accuracy for 10-Q / 10-K disclosures.
• Serve as the key point of contact for quarterly reviews and annual audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses to our external auditors.
• Handle complex, ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed to support the finance organization.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Skills Required

sec regulations, Us Gaap, Frs, Ifrs