Management Information Systems Manager

Manager Enabling Areas - Financial Accounts Finance & AccountsLocation - MumbaiYour Work ProfileAccruals and allocations:Review transaction and process accruals.Understand business rules for allocation and execute during the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.Financial Analysis:Conduct detailed variance analysis and expense reviews, directly contributing to the identification of cost-saving opportunities.Perform the actual calculations, and deep analysis, and not just review analysis.Directly analyze headcount, utilization, billing and other statistical data needed for group reportingReconciliation & Control: Precision at the Forefront:Conduct profit and loss reconciliation and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring data integrity.Month-End & Reporting:Actively participate in the month-end close process.Craft and refine financial reports, getting into the nitty-gritty of data validation and analysis.Generate Group reports as per the calendar.Accounting Operations:Be the face of Accounting Operations to the Business Unit Finance leader and COOMaintain Operation level governance with execution teams in Payroll, AR/AP, expense reports to understand evolution of financialsPersonally analyze L3 P&L, balance sheets, and statistical data, uncovering trends and anomalies.Suggest process improvement opportunities to Accounting Operations based on trends/anomalies noted and feedback from the Business Unit leadership.Forecasting & Planning: Collaborative Building:Collaborate with teams to develop and refine financial forecasts and plans, actively contributing to the modeling and analysis.Reporting & Presentations: Hands-On Creation:Develop and refine MIS reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and accuracy.Directly work on the global report submissions.Collaboration & Coordination: Active Partnership:Work closely with the Accounting team, Propel finance & business units, and global teams, providing hands-on support and expertise.Actively coordinate with global teams.Statutory Accounts:Prepare statutory accounts for the entity as per applicable GAAP.Actively coordinate with Tax team and other accounting operations teams. Key Skills Required10+ years of experience in GL/FP&A within a service-based organization; candidates with prior experience in professional services, consulting services or technology services would be preferredChartered Accountant or ACCA or CWAAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a focus on practical application.Deep, hands-on working knowledge of SAP.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on detailed analysis.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on clear and concise communication.Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Hands-On Financial ExpertiseDetailed Analytical AcumenPractical SAP ProficiencyCollaborative Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationProactive Task ManagementStory telling skills