Manager - General Ledger - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the General Ledger team to ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

- Own and optimize GL processes including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), internal controls, and audit requirements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A, Tax, Treasury) to resolve accounting issues and streamline workflows.

- Drive BPM initiatives to automate and standardize GL processes across entities and geographies.

- Review and approve complex accounting entries and reconciliations.

- Support statutory audits and internal audits with relevant documentation and analysis.

- Monitor KPIs and SLAs for GL operations and implement corrective actions where needed.

- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 1214 years of experience in GL accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Proven expertise in managing large-scale GL operations in a shared services or BPM environment.

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and reporting tools.

- Experience in process transformation, automation (RPA), and continuous improvement.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes:

- Experience in BFSI, ITES, BPM or multinational environments.

- Exposure to global accounting practices and multi-entity consolidation.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

- Passion for driving operational excellence and team development.