Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting operations of our multi-entity group (16+ subsidiaries). This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial closes across all entities, managing a team of entity-level accountants, and driving continuous improvement through automation, system optimization, and AI-enabled finance processes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in GL accounting, audit coordination, and compliance, combined with hands-on experience in

NetSuite, process automation, and workflow optimization.

1. Group-Level Accounting Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for all group entities (16+), each managed by an entity accountant.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of books across all subsidiaries.
• Review month-end and year-end close deliverables, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Drive standardization of accounting practices, chart of accounts, and reporting templates.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and cross-entity reconciliations.

2. Financial Close & Audit Management

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the group.
• Coordinate with the group reporting team for consolidation and audit deliverables.
• Manage subsidiary audits in liaison with local auditors, consultants, and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations, accounting standards (IFRS / Ind AS / local GAAP), and internal policies.
• Support preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

3. Process Optimization & Automation

• Evaluate and streamline accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement automation for repetitive accounting and reporting tasks (journal entries, reconciliations, approvals).
• Continuously identify opportunities for improved data integrity, faster close, and better audit readiness.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with FP&A, consolidation, and tax teams for group reporting and compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent finance qualification.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Big 4 and SaaS companies
• Proven expertise in GL accounting, entity-level finance operations, and close management.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite (mandatory).
• Demonstrated exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or finance digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of IFRS / Ind AS, local compliance, and group audit coordination.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of accountants across entities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Exposure to automation / AI integration in accounting workflows.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data handling (SQL / Excel advanced).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.