Manager/Senior Manager - General Ledger

Position: Manager/Senior Manager Finance (General Ledger)

Experience: 8-9 years post qualification

Department: Corporate Finance

Qualification: Qualified CA/CPA (USGAAP)

Level: Full Time

Location: Mumbai

Shifts (if any): 11:00PM onwards (candidate should be flexible to work as per business requirement)

About Aeries:

Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed global professional services and consulting partner, headquartered in Mumbai, India, with centres in the USA, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE. We provide mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute India, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

Read about us at https://aeriestechnology.com/careers/

Job description:

The position requires candidate to have solid accounting concepts and knowledge in month end close and Balance Sheet reconciliations. Reconcile GL balance with supporting documents. Candidate must support business segments during month/ quarter end close activities, preparing and posting journal entries etc. Candidate should assess and interprets customer need and requirements and identifies solution to non-standard request. Solves moderately complex accounting problems and conduct complex analyses. Works with minimal guidance and manage GL team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on month-end/ quarter end accounting and Reconciliation activities. Monthly closure of books of accounts of legal entities (including but not limited to) working on provision of expense, depreciation, and prepaid amortization.
• Prepare JEs and review accounting classifications, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Should be well versed with Ind-As/ US GAAP such as leases, revenue recognition etc.
• Analyses and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statement of changes in equity. Involved in month end and quarterly close process
• Drive process change and implementation thereof
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanation
• Perform work in a both team oriented and self-directed work environment
• Reviewing Monthly TDS payments & preparing advance tax computations. Manage accounting for day-to-day business activities
• Preparing Monthly / Quarterly / Annually consolidated Financial Statements as per IGAAP/USGAAP of subsidiaries (including associates) and all associated activity to deliver accurate and timely results reporting to management
• Serve as the key point of contact with external auditors & internal auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance with Indian GAAP/USGAAP.
• Ensure general ledger control, direct tax compliance/ assessments, lease accounting and financial reporting.
• This role would act in dual capacity (client-facing and / or teaming/ supporting in-house corporate finance team).

Critical requirements for the role (Must-Haves):

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/CPA (US) with strong technical knowledge of Indian GAAP & USGAAP.
• 8-9 years of post-qualification experience across accounting and taxation.
• Familiarity with Ind-AS, general accounting, having a good understanding of US GAAP, proficient in spreadsheet, and be able to work in teams or work alone under self-direction.

Preferred requirements (Nice to Haves):

• Experience in a Big Four (Assurance)
• Experience working in global organizations
• Familiarity with NetSuite ERP

Candidate attributes (Culture Fit):

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, i.e., someone who takes initiative and can work independently
• Displays flexibility and ability to learn
• Willing to get their hands dirty and set processes from the ground up

The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.