Junior Manager - Finance Assurance - 13918

Job PurposeThe Junior Manager- Finance Assurance is responsible for overseeing the review and reporting of all Balance Sheet (BS) accounts, providing comprehensive Entity, Sector, and Group-level analysis of financial transactions and their potential impact on carrying balances. The position is responsible for thoroughly examining SAP Trial Balances across all sectors and group companies to support accurate Balance Sheet reviews and maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.ORGANISATION CHARTKey AccountabilitiesAccounting & Financials Maintain timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts monthly/Quarterly. Validate key financial reports such as General Ledger (GL) clearing, zero open line-item reports, and digital dashboards while ensuring timely updates in power query. Conduct reconciliations for Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS), employee advances/loans, deposits, prepaid expenses, and provisions, ensuring resolution of discrepancies with stakeholders. Reconcile and prepare reports for loans, investments, interest calculations, assets, and Cash Deposits (CD - Insurance). Analyze vendor Purchase Order (PO) information and report discrepancies. Prepare and validate data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), dashboard releases (including observations), and CEO reporting packs. Prepare and validate direct tax assessment status on a quarterly basis. Identify and resolve discrepancies related to statutory payments, including TDS, PF, PT, and ESI, GST returns and review of TDS receivable/refund status. Conduct regular internal team meetings to discuss open items and address operational challenges. Schedule and follow up with Shared Service Center (SSC) and Business Finance & Accounting (F&A) teams for timely resolution of open line items. Document meeting discussions, circulate minutes, and maintain an action tracker. Maintain proper documentation management with a structured document tracker.Process Management & Data ValidationValidate and maintain timely submission of financial data for the following key processes: Execution of Macros A & B for automated folder creation, file naming, and GL reconciliation updates. SAP data extraction and processing for Trial Balance (TB), vendors, GL line items, customer accounts, asset registers, and inventory. Preparation of pivot tables for vendor, GL, and customer line items, including year-wise aging analysis and classification. GL-wise reconciliation sheet updates and preparation of vendor and creditor aging reports. Monthly report generation for Payroll, GRIR, Travel Advances, and Vendor Balances.Balance Sheet Review & Compliance Conduct detailed reviews of balance sheet GL items, ensuring accuracy and proper reconciliations. Review Trial Balance, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with business teams for resolution. Maintain balance sheet accuracy by cross-checking supporting documentation (e.g., bank statements, invoices, fixed deposit agreements, corporate deposit agreements, and share certificates). Review and validate all provision entries while analyzing balance sheet exposure transactionsSystem & Audit Compliance Utilize SAP and Advanced Excel for financial data extraction, analysis, and reconciliation. Prepare and maintain financial schedules, including Debtors Aging Report, Creditors Aging Report, Fixed Assets Register, Employee Loans & Advances, Corporate Loans & Investments, Prepaid Expenses & Provisions and Deposits Ledger. Provide data and support for Statutory, Internal, and Tax Audits, ensuring accuracy and timely responses to audit queries.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional DetailsEXTERNAL INTERACTIONSINTERNAL INTERACTIONSSSC cross functional and business teamsFINANCIAL DIMENSIONSOther DimensionsApprox. 50 entities managedEducation QualificationsBachelor’s degree in commerceCA /CMA Inter (both groups) completedRelevant Experience4 to 5 years of experience in finance and accounts departmentExperience in preparing financials and balance sheet reconciliations in a supervisory roleCOMPETENCIESExecution & Results Teamwork & Interpersonal influence Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Planning & Decision Making Personal Effectiveness Stakeholder Focus Networking Capability Building Strategic Orientation Social Awareness Entrepreneurship Transactional Financial Reporting (Practitioner) F and A- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) (Practitioner) F and A- Order-to-Cash (O2C) (Practitioner) F and A- Record-to-Report (R2R) (Practitioner) Compliance and Risk Management (Practitioner) F and A- Treasury Accounting (Practitioner) Financial Governance (Practitioner) Transactional Financial Analysis (Practitioner)