Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting

Assistant Manager

At KGSDP, we believe great careers are built in environments where people feel valued, supported and inspired to grow.

We are a strategic global delivery organization supporting KPMG firms across Advisory, Tax and Audit support services, with over 22,000 professionals working across our offices in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Noida, Kolkata and Pune.

We are a technology-enabled organization, leveraging digital tools, data analytics, automation and AI-driven solutions to deliver smarter and more impactful outcomes. Our teams combine deep domain expertise with innovation to continuously improve how we work. 

Our culture is rooted in collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning. We are consistently recognized among India’s leading employers for our commitment to diversity, equity, employee wellbeing and inclusive workplace practices.

At KGSDP, your growth matters. We invest in learning, career mobility and leadership development to help you build skills that remain relevant in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.

If you are looking for a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a difference and you can grow, we are the place for you.

 

Managed Services (MS) is a pivotal component in KPMG's Global Advisory growth strategy. We offer an opportunity to lead the premium end of the managed services market through our human capabilities, stand-out technology-enabled facility, insights, operational excellence, and
strategic alliances. 

The MS team is a diverse group of more than 2,500 professionals. We provide consulting services to KPMG firms worldwide to support clients' business transformation journeys across various industries. With capabilities such as Technology Enablement, Corporate Services, Customer and Operations, and Cross-Functional Services, our team is a varied mix of professionals with extensive skills and expertise.

Through your work with the team, you'll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources and an inclusive, supportive environment
to help you reach
your full potential.

As a firm, we are deeply committed to diversity, inclusion and equity at our workplace. We offer a safe and inclusive environment built on trust, where our multi-generational colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work and know that their uniqueness is valued.

We foster an inclusive workplace with gender-inclusive policies and practices, parental support programs, LGBTQ+ friendly initiatives, an accessible work environment and dedicated Employee Resource Groups to promote allyship
and advocacy.

 

we encourage fair treatment of applicants and employees and do not support any form of discrimination, including but not limited to caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, nationality, cultural origin, family or parental status, defense veterans, physical, mental or sensory disability or
any other status or characteristic protected by applicable Indian laws and regulations. 

Roles & responsibilities 

• Assistant Manager– Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports for management

• Analyze P&L, cost center performance, margins, and key financial ratios

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with detailed commentary

• Prepare management decks and dashboards highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end and year-end close reporting

• Cost Accounting & Controls

• Oversee product/process/project cost accounting, including cost allocation and absorption

• Review standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis; recommend corrective actions

• Monitor cost drivers, efficiency metrics, and operational KPIs

• Partner with operations/business teams to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities

• Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies

• Coordinate and support internal, statutory, and cost audits

• Review reconciliations, schedules, and documentation for audit readiness

• Systems, Process & Team Support

• Ensure effective use of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/other) for reporting and cost tracking

• Drive process standardization, automation, and reporting improvements

• Mentor junior team members and review their outputs for accuracy and completeness

• Act as a key liaison between finance, operations, and cross-functional teams

 

Educational qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or AccountingCA / CMA / MBA (Finance) – preferred

Work experience

5–8 years of relevant experience in reporting, cost accounting, or management accounting

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

• Strong expertise in management reporting and cost accounting concepts

• Advanced MS Excel skills; working knowledge of ERP systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders

• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset

   

  Key behavioral attributes/requirements

• Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to use information to generate creative solutions to benefit the business. Ability to be customer focused and drive results.

• Ability to lead the team and developing others.

• Presentation and Project Management skills. Focus on results-led management.

Experience Level

Mid Level