Assistant Manager- US Accounting

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager will support accounting operations, financial reporting, analysis, and client delivery activities across a portfolio of US-based clients. The role combines hands-on accounting with financial analysis and reporting. You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, managing day-to-day accounting activities, performing variance analysis, and ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting who enjoys understanding the story behind the numbers, identifying variances and trends, and translating financial data into meaningful insights.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and financial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, vendor, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other closing adjustments as required.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Maintain organized close files and supporting schedules.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies before final reporting.

Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting

• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, deviations, and key financial insights.
• Compare actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Investigate significant fluctuations and prepare clear explanations for management review.
• Support the preparation of management reports, KPI analysis, and financial dashboards.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and research as required.

Compliance & Accounting Standards

• Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain awareness of relevant accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Support audit, tax, and compliance-related activities by preparing required schedules and documentation.
• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Process Improvement & Client Delivery

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and financial controls.
• Participate in ad hoc accounting, reporting, and analytical projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and client stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, documentation, and timeliness across all deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of accounting processes and reporting templates.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Experience gained in a CA firm, accounting firm, finance outsourcing environment, or similar accounting environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working with US-based clients or US accounting processes.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, or other cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting.
• CA Inter, ACCA, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification or progress toward such qualification.