Assistant Manager Finance Account
Job description:
We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Manager for our Record to Report (R2R) function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role within a listed company, having implemented Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.Experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) setup, preferably within the service industry, and active involvement in SOX audits are essential attributes for this position.
CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may choose to work from home in Mumbai; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed.
Job responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
- Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and within the stipulated timeframes.
- Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and safeguarding of company assets.
- SOX Compliance: Lead and coordinate SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation of deficiencies.
- Audit Management: Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and efficient completion of audits and resolution of any audit findings.
- Financial Systems: Ensure the effective use and management of financial systems, driving continuous improvement and automation of processes.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, providing insights and analysis to drive business decisions.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, tax, treasury, and legal, to ensure alignment and support for financial reporting objectives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards, ensuring the company’s compliance with all relevant requirements.
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Qualifications and prerequisites:
- Chartered Accountant (C.A.) qualification with 3 years of experience in a similar role at a listed company.
- Expertise in Ind AS and IFRS with hands-on experience in Ind AS implementation.
- Proven experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment, preferably in the service industry.
- SOX audit expertise, including risk assessment, control documentation, and testing.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and financial systems.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work aspects.
- Experience driving continuous improvement and process automation in financial operations.
Application process:
Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised.
For this role, the first step is a Technical Interview with the Finance Head, conducted virtually via MS Teams. This is followed by an in-person interview with the CFO at our Andheri East office, and finally, a Human Resources interview, which will again be virtual.
Equal Opportunity
Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Accelerating from Anywhere
As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.- Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
- Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
- Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
- Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.
About Us:
At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered.At CACTUS, we champion an "accelerate from anywhere" culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit—it’s the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do.
Together we, Power research. Empower people.