Manager

Basic Function -

1. Process entails review of banking journal entry performed on day-to-day basis.
2. Manage the period - end close cycle - Month-end/Quarter-end/Annual for banking transaction of various countries.
3. Expert knowledge of banking activities including query management.

1. Ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and efficiently

Essential Functions

• Require expert knowledge and ability to manage month close accounting journals, review reconciliations and financial statements and related reports, investigate problems and organize projects

Primary Internal Interactions

• Manager/ Assistant Manager for the purpose of reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, and seeking feedback and support
• Manager for the purpose of settling issues left unresolved by the Assistant Manager and monthly evaluation of performance
• Peers (team members) for the purpose of seeking co-operation & clarification on process-related matters & providing assistance and support when required

Primary External Interactions

• Onshore Team Manager and SMEs for daily planning of work and execution of deliverables
• Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills

Technical Skills

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 6 - 9 years experience in US GAAP / IFRS accounting experience
• B.Com with strong practical experience in Accounting and reporting for more than 10-12 years

Process Specific Skills

• Should have expert level understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
• Requires the knowledge and ability to review Journals, reconciliations provide solutions to technical accounting issues and organize projects
• Insurance accounting regulatory reporting experience or US GAAP/IFRS knowledge mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Group Consolidation accounting and financials
• Ability to understand the significance of various activities in a statutory/GAAP accounting close cycle and deliver results accordingly.

Soft skills (Desired)

• Must demonstrate effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective people management skills

Soft Skills (Minimum)

• Self-disciplined and result oriented
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment and drive for results
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand and question established process guidelines in order to bring about possible process improvements
• Ability to pay great attention to detail - especially during processing of transactions

Education Requirements

• Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA or equivalent with 6 - 9 years experience.
• B.Com with strong practical experience in reporting for more than 10 - 12 years

Work Experience Requirements

• 6 - 9 years of experience in technical accounting or reporting area preferably with an insurance company.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in the field of Insurance/Reinsurance accounting for SM
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in the field of Insurance/Reinsurance accounting for Manager
• Should have good understanding of GAAP accounting principles and procedures