Senior Manager - Investment Accounting

Company:

Mercer

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Operations team at Mercer (Wealth). This role will be based in Gurgaon DLF office
. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance and accountancy candidate to join our finance operation team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions within our organization, specifically tailored to the superannuation sector. Responsibilities include Bank Reconciliation, variance analysis, Fee validation, Journal Entries, fund accounting, corporate funding, reimbursements, cross-charges / intercompany reconciliation.

This role is responsible for all internal reporting activities including liaison with Sub-Region Controllers, auditors, internal reporting teams, subject matter experts, Project team and Financial Auditors.

• Establish finance operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity, quality, and customer service strategies, designing systems, accumulating resources, resolving problems, aligning incentives, and driving change
• Be our subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues, specifically revenue recognition
• Work in a fast-paced environment in a company with strong values
• Join a stable company and a well-respected global brand

• Holidays (As Per the location)
• Shared Transport (Provided the address falls in service zone)
• All Benefits as per Company Policy

• Oversees and is responsible for the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities (P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow statements) in accordance with ANZ GAAP including management reports and variance analysis
• To ensure on time and high-quality preparation of technical and other presentation materials required
• Manages relationship with broader Controllership teams, other Finance functions including Tax, Treasury, internal audit and external auditors
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support CI initiatives, AI adoption etc.
• Expert in Bank reconciliation, Corporate fundings, reimbursements, Cross charge, month end closing process and good knowledge of Investment Trades, Investment options etc.
• Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area
• Responsible for setting effective cadence protocols to ensure on time and high-quality deliverables
• Builds strong understanding of the business of stakeholders including an understanding of their business operations, their priorities, risks and challenges sufficient to provide support to or on occasion step in for the Region/Sub-Region Controller
• Act as a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting issues and responds to inquiries by Controllers, Business Leaders and Auditors
• Review financial statements and provides guidance on disclosure
• Ensure implementation plans for new accounting standards, appropriately considers the Company’s ongoing risk and compliance requirements

• Act as the subject matter expert providing key support and advice in change management and on-going projects
• In consultation with business users, plan and implement changes to the GL in the areas of Chart of Account, configuration and general reporting
• Assist and support the Finance Systems & Support Manager with finance system issues and projects

• Committed to quality service with a strong customer focus and effective client management.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of financial and fund accounting, along with operational experience
• Proficient in Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with Oracle R12
• Proficient and hands-on experience on VBA Macros and AI tools
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and extended hours based on client requirement
• Capable of engaging…