General Ledger Team Leader

WHR Global Consulting

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

WHR Global Consulting is a remote HR consulting and Headhunting firm providing support to clients worldwide. We have almost 2 decades of HR Consulting & Headhunting experience supporting startups, SMEs and multinational firms from various industries eversince our grandparent company first operated in 2013.The RoleJob Summary/Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Ledger Team Leader to oversee a team of financial accountants. The role involves managing general ledger processes, performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and service-level agreements (SLAs). This position plays a critical role in financial reporting, variance analysis, and client interactions, particularly with US-based companies.Responsibilities/Duties:

Oversee general ledger activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, bank statements, and payroll accounting for US companies
Conduct daily huddles with the team to ensure task alignment
Perform advanced reconciliations and prepare monthly deliverables for management
Submit monthly financial reports to clients
Complete all assigned jobs accurately and within committed timelines
Maintain the work allocation matrix and prepare monthly KPI metrics
Escalate unresolved matters to management promptly
Adhere to information security and control procedures
Correct errors related to reversals and re-entries
Ensure timely GL reconciliations for all balance sheet items as per SLA
Review trial balance, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets
Conduct variance analysis and submit financial statements to controllers
Lead assigned projects from the Manager–Operations
Assist clients in resolving audit queries during quarter-end and year-end closing
Research accounting discrepancies and coordinate with clients for resolution
Continually document and maintain accounting procedures

Ideal ProfilePosition Title: General Ledger Team LeaderWork Location: Chennai, IndiaWork Setup: OnsiteWork Schedule: 8:00 PM to 4:00 AMQualifications:

7 to 10 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
Ability to lead and develop a team of 5 or more people
Relevant experience as a Team Leader of financial accountants or similar
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Knowledge and experience of accounting software (preferred: Oracle, M3, Yardi)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel essential
Ability to interpret and evaluate the accuracy of data and information quickly
Self-starter with the ability to navigate without ambiguity
Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
Problem-solving skills with initiative, within the parameters of the role
Willingness and ability to present a convincing point of view within scope of

What's on Offer?

Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
Fantastic work culture
A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities

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