Finance Manager · Gurugram

Key Responsibilities

• Balance Sheet Ownership & Governance

Own the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s balance sheet.

• Lead periodic balance sheet reviews with CFO and business stakeholders.

• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with zero long-pending items.

• Build a culture of control, compliance, and transparency across financial statements.

• General Ledger Management

Oversee all GL accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and closing entries.

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closures ensuring accuracy and meeting reporting timelines.

• Review and approve complex accounting entries as per Ind AS / IFRS standards.

• Compliance, Audit & Controls

Lead internal and external audit requirements related to GL and balance sheet.

• Ensure statutory compliance, adherence to accounting standards, and policy governance.

• Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and proactively identify control gaps.

• Maintain updated documentation, SOPs, and accounting policies.

• Process Improvements & Automation

Drive automation initiatives in GL, reconciliations, and balance sheet reporting.

• Implement best-in-class accounting workflows using ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Workday).

• Improve the speed and accuracy of month-end close through process optimization.

• Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with FP&A, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance teams.

• Provide insights and analytics on balance sheet movements, trends, and risks.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO on accounting matters.

• Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing GL and reconciliations team.

• Build capability in accounting excellence, controls, and audit readiness.
  Key Skills & Competencies
  
  

Strong understanding of Ind AS, IFRS, and corporate accounting principles.

• Expertise in GL accounting, balance sheet analysis, and reconciliations.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and control orientation.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.

• Leadership skills with a focus on collaboration, accuracy, and accountability.
  
• Qualification & Experience
  

Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory (Qualified CA only).

• 15–18 years of experience in corporate accounting or controllership roles.

• Prior experience leading GL, Hedging or accounting operations teams is essential.

• Exposure to fast-paced, matrix organizations preferred.