Senior Manager General Ledger

Job description

Role

Senior Manager – General Ledger Skill: General Ledger Experience: 12 years to 15 years Job Location: Chennai One Shift: 6.30 AM to 4.30 PM Education:

• Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)​
• Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- B.Com, M.

Com or similar ​ Must Have

• Analytical skills, understanding the financial trends, familiarity with IFRS/GAAP, Problem solving skills, time management and pressure handling. Journal Preparation , Reconciliation , Reporting and month close activities Good-to-Have:
• Trial Balance, P&L review & consolidation Role Overview: The Senior Manager – General Ledger is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end GL function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely month-end/year-end close processes.

This role involves leading a team, driving process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the General Ledger function including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with strict adherence to timelines
• Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS / Ind AS and internal policies
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Manage financial reporting and support audits (internal & external)
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams (AP, AR, FP&A, Tax) for accurate reporting
• Ensure SOX compliance and strong internal controls
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring high performance
• Handle stakeholder communication and escalation management

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Technical Skills

• Month-end close & reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• Fixed assets accounting
• Intercompany accounting
• Audit coordination
• Financial statement preparation

Preferred Experience

• Experience in shared services / BPO / global finance operations
• Exposure to multi-country accounting
• Experience in handling large teams (10+)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate financial close
• Reduction in reconciliation breaks
• Audit observations / compliance adherence
• Process efficiency improvements
• Team productivity and retention

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE