Manager - Accounting

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for managing accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audit activities for the entity. The incumbent will oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, support process improvement initiatives, and manage a team while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Accounting
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and fixed asset accounting
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with Ind AS, Companies Act requirements, and US GAAP reporting requirements
• Provide accounting guidance on routine and moderately complex transactions
• Perform analytical review of balance sheet and PandL accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Audit and Compliance
• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory reviews
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audits
• Monitor closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Support maintenance and enhancement of internal controls and compliance processes
• Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across accounting and reporting processes
• Support standardization and efficiency initiatives within the finance function
• Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to improve accuracy, controls, and productivity
• Team Management and Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
• Collaborate with tax, treasury, legal, HR, and business teams to support organizational objectives
• Communicate financial and compliance matters effectively to management and key stakeholders
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, and compliance
• Experience managing teams and leading finance processes
• Experience handling statutory audits, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience in multinational organizations or GCC/shared service environments preferred

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of Ind AS, Indian GAAP/US GAAP, Companies Act, and auditing practices
• Good understanding of internal controls and financial processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel

Leadership Competencies

• Team management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.