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Responsibilities Senior Manager - Accounting Enterprise Financial Services will support the Principal Asset Management , Investment Accounting team. In this role, you ll demonstrate advanced level understanding of accounting standards, expertise within a function, business strategy to solve problems, and develop expected outcomes for complex situations. This role will be expected to interact with the various functions across the organization, including internal/external portfolio management, external auditors, IT, operations, and various accounting team members Apply functional knowledge and develop new solutions to complex problems. Experience with accounting for structured securities, alternative investments, private fixed income securities and derivatives is beneficial. Apply sophisticated investment accounting analysis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), statutory accounting principles (SAP), tax regulations, or other regulatory guidance. This will be a variety of transactional accounting as well as financial reporting. Projects: act as the subject matter expert and work with project owner to ensure accounting and internal control objectives are met through the design and implementation of new products and/or systems. Carry out testing to ensure the system or process is operating as intended. Escalate any findings/variances/issues as needed. Identify and implement operational excellence projects, providing business requirements for new systems or enhancements. Compliance and Controls: Contribute to the improvement of risk-based financial controls; develop solutions for the effectiveness of new or existing controls to manage business risks and develop and drive implementation of action plans to remediate control deficiencies. Perform other duties or essential functions as needed. Qualifications Preferred educational background: Master s degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification Preferably Chartered Accountant (Final/Intermediate level) Advanced Excel skills, and comfort working to tackle sophisticated problems within demanding time constraints. Critical thinking, process improvement, strong communication skills, agility, and self-motivation are key. Success Profile: The successful candidate will demonstrate self-awareness, a desire for ongoing self-development and be comfortable interacting at various levels of the organization. Must have strong attention to detail but also the ability to work and at a higher, more strategic level. PFI (PAM for Investments) experience is required. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others. Total years of industry experience: Minimum 13 years experience (preferably in BFSI Industry, either in GCC / service provider environment) Additional Information Reporting Relationships This role reports to: Associate Director Flexibility Option and Base Location Principal offers modern hybrid working arrangements that allow all employees to adapt to changing work preferences. Flexibility Option for the role: Hybrid, 3 days in-office with flexible work hours. Shift : Comfortable working US hours (6:00PM to 3:00AM IST) Base Location: Pune, India