Job Description

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