Assistant Manager, Finance

Job Summary

The Accountant provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
2. Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
3. Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
4. Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
5. Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
6. Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
7. Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
8. Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
9. Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential.

Key Skills

• Thorough knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Persuasive communication skills necessary to collect essential information, answer questions, and direct callers to appropriate personnel in a professional and courteous manner
• Developed interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas and government agencies as required
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to coordinate workload around complex, multiple assignments
• Expertise in planning, organizing, attention to detail, and problem-solving
• Basic mathematic skills, and the ability to analyze figures
• Knowledge of accounting principals
• Familiarity with accounting software

Minimum Qualifications

• Master s degree in accounting, or finance
• 3 year s previous accountant experience

Additional Desired Qualifications

• CPA

1. Master s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field.

2. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

3. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

4. Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting operations tasks.

5. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

7. Role requires supporting US based business and hence, flexibility to operate in US friendly time zone.

8. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software.