Deputy Financial Reporting Manager

About the Role

This position is for an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager in Financial Reporting located in Calicut or Bangalore, India, requiring 0-2 years of relevant experience and a Chartered Accountant qualification. The role focuses on preparing timely and accurate financial statements, managing month-end and year-end closings, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, and assisting with audit procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements adhering to IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports including the Statement of Financial Position, Income Statement, Cash Flow, Equity Changes, and accompanying notes.
• Support financial closing activities and guarantee punctual reporting.
• Conduct reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and review ledger entries.
• Analyze financial outcomes and investigate notable discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and schedules.
• Assist in statutory audit processes and resolve audit-related queries efficiently.
• Ensure strict adherence to IFRS, organizational policies, and compliance mandates.
• Contribute to the rollout of new accounting standards and updated reporting directives.
• Generate management reports and financial analyses to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Maintain robust internal financial controls.
• Identify and propose resolutions to accounting and reporting challenges.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring endeavors.
• Drive enhancements in reporting workflows to boost efficiency.
• Keep accounting policies and procedural documents current.
• Participate actively in finance transformations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess Chartered Accountant certification (CA).
• Have 0-2 years of pertinent experience in areas including financial reporting, statutory audits, or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated practical expertise in preparing financial statements and necessary disclosures.
• Prior involvement in statutory audits or financial reporting is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in compiling financial statements.
• Knowledgeable about accounting controls, reconciliations, and audit methodologies.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical capabilities and aptitude for problem-solving.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver within deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background working with a Big 4 or well-regarded audit firm.
• Experience with IFRS reporting standards and statutory audit processes.

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to the Finance Manager.