Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Function: Accounting
Location: Pune (Hybrid)
Role Purpose
Lead and establish a high-performing General Ledger (GL) accounting team within a Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Deliver high-quality accounting and assurance support to financial controllers and accounting teams across Europe and other global regions.
Own accurate month-end close processes and robust balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity of group financial reporting.
Drive process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement, including support for an upcoming Oracle ERP re-implementation.
Act as a people leader, fostering learning, development, and mentoring within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Build, lead, and develop a GL accounting team of 4+ members within the Finance CoE.
Deliver consistent, high-quality accounting services and assurance support to regional and global finance teams.
Own and manage monthly close activities, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and compliance with group standards.
Review and ensure completion of balance sheet reconciliations with strong controls and audit-ready documentation.
Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and group reporting.
Serve as a key point of contact for accounting-related queries, providing technical guidance to stakeholders.
Drive process improvements, automation, and standardisation to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
Support and contribute to the Oracle ERP re-implementation planned in 2026.
Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure alignment and strong financial controls.
Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings and implementation of corrective actions.
Develop, maintain, and document accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting accountability, learning, and high performance.
Candidate Profile
Qualified accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise.
Proven experience in building and leading GL accounting teams.
Hands-on experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls.
Strong attention to detail with a robust control and assurance mindset.
Experience working in a Finance CoE or shared services environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with finance stakeholders across multiple geographies.
Comfortable working in a complex, international organisation with global stakeholders.
Proactive mindset towards automation, process improvement, and standardisation.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle; exposure to system implementation or re-implementation is an advantage.
Strong people leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and developing junior talent.
Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to grow in a learning-focused environment.

Skills Required