Lead Assistant Manager
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Record to Report (R2R) – Balance Sheet Reconciliation Lead (8–12 Years Experience) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Record-to-Report (R2R) Senior Analyst/Lead with 8–12 years of progressive experience in Balance Sheet Reconciliations, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Close, Compliance, and Shared Services Operations. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end balance sheet reconciliation processes, ensuring financial integrity, driving process excellence, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting strategic finance initiatives.
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- Graduate/ Post Graduate. (Mcom/ MBA-9-12 year), CA 4 - 6 Years
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Reconciliation & General Ledger Management - Lead and oversee monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, regions, and business units. - Review and approve high-risk and complex account reconciliations. - Ensure General Ledger balances are fully supported by appropriate documentation and reconciliation schedules. - Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items and aged balances. - Review and approve accruals, prepayments, reclassifications, and adjustment journal entries. - Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP/IFRS requirements, and corporate guidelines. - Perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reviews to identify risks and opportunities. Financial Close & Reporting - Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. - Ensure all close deliverables are completed accurately and within established timelines. - Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. - Analyze significant balance sheet fluctuations and provide management insights. - Partner with Controllers and Finance Leadership to support financial reporting requirements. - Drive continuous improvement in close cycle efficiency and effectiveness. Governance, Compliance & Audit Management - Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. - Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to balance sheet accounts. - Ensure reconciliations meet quality and audit standards. - Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans. - Support risk assessments and internal control reviews. - Drive governance and compliance initiatives across the reconciliation function. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership - Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, AP, AR, and Business Finance teams. - Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for reconciliation and accounting-related issues. - Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders across global locations. - Lead discussions regarding accounting issues, reconciliations, and financial risks. - Support transition projects, process migrations, and organizational initiatives. Team Leadership & People Management - Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards. - Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development initiatives. - Provide technical accounting guidance and process expertise. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Transformation - Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Lead process standardization and optimization projects. - Support ERP implementations, migration activities, and transformation programs. - Utilize reporting and automation tools such as Power BI and BlackLine. - Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and control documentation. - Drive Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives. Reconciliation & Reporting - Review and approve Prepayment, Accrual, Depreciation, Bad Debts, P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations. - Monitor aged reconciling items and drive timely resolution. - Ensure timely completion and certification of reconciliations in BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools. - Prepare and review: - AR Aging Reports - Open Item Reports - L Item & R Item R
About EXL
EXL is a global data and AI company that provides analytics, digital operations, and industry-specific services to enterprises in insurance, healthcare, banking, retail, media, and energy.
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