EXL—Assistant Manager · R2R

Job description

Description: Candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing end-to-end Record-to-Report activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance with internal controls. The role requires strong accounting expertise, stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive process improvements and operational excellence. The role demands a strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and close processes while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer service. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 3-7 years of relevant experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger, Financial Reporting, or Accounting Operations. - Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. - Proven ability to lead and develop teams while managing stakeholder expectations. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar financial applications. - Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit support activities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Demonstrated track record of process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. - Experience in insurance accounting, statutory reporting, or financial reporting processes will be an added advantage. Responsibilities: - Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close management - General Ledger accounting and financial reporting - Account reconciliations and journal entry reviews - Team leadership, coaching, and workload management - Stakeholder communication and issue resolution - Internal controls, audit support, and compliance - Process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency - KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives