Deputy Manager - Operations

Company Description

Role Overview

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team handling accounts receivable, record-to-report, and month-end closing.
• Assign tasks, set performance goals, monitor efficiency and accuracy, and conduct regular team meetings.
• Provide training and coaching and collaborate with senior leadership on team objectives.

Accounts Receivable and Cash Management

• Supervise cash applications and bank reconciliation statements.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Ensure customer invoicing accuracy and adherence to contracts.
• Implement strategies to improve cash flow and reduce days sales outstanding.

Accounting and Closing

• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Manage general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing in compliance with accounting standards.
• Review financial statements and reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Work with automation teams to improve ERP and accounting software efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• At least 8 years of financial operations experience covering accounts receivable, record-to-report, and closing activities is required.
• Prior leadership experience managing a finance team is required.
• Experience in process transitions and financial migrations is required.
• Hands-on experience with financial ERP and reconciliation tools is required.

Work Schedule and Collaboration

• The role requires flexibility to work across different shifts based on business needs, mainly night shifts.
• The role may require urgent financial tasks outside regular working hours.
• The role requires collaboration with global teams across different time zones and travel for process transition as needed.