Assistant Manager - General Ledger Accounting and Financial Reporting

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Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

The Assistant Manager – RTR is responsible for managing end-to-end Record to Report activities, ensuring accurate financial accounting, timely period close, statutory compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, people management capability, and close collaboration with onshore stakeholders. The individual will drive process excellence, ensure compliance with internal controls, and support audits and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Record to Report Operations Manage end-to-end RTR processes, including General Ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and financial close.

Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close in line with defined close calendars and SLAs.

Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial adjustments.

Monitor accounting accuracy and ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS / local GAAP as applicable.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and review financial statements, variance analysis, flux analysis, and management reports.

Support corporate and regional reporting requirements.

Analyze trends and identify risks or anomalies impacting financial results.

Partner with FP&A and business teams to support financial insights and decision-making.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Ensure adherence to SOX controls, internal accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.

Own control execution, documentation, and remediation of control gaps

Act as primary contact for internal and external audits, including statutory audits.

Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as a key point of contact for onshore finance, controllership, auditors, and business stakeholders.

Manage escalations related to accounting, close timelines, and reporting issues.

Communicate effectively with senior leadership on risks, issues, and performance metrics.

Team Leadership & People Management

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of RTR associates and senior associates.

Allocate work, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance reviews.

Ensure adequate coverage during close cycles and peak periods.

Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous learning.

Process Excellence & Transformation

Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation.

Support transitions, migrations, and scope expansions.

Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, and UAT activities (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).

Maintain and update SOPs, process documentation, and RCMs.

Technical & Functional Skills:

Strong expertise in General Ledger accounting and financial close processes.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems - SAP is desirable and Protean is preferred

Solid knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet substantiation.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.

Exposure to BlackLine, Hyperion, or similar tools is a plus.

Behavioral & Leadership Skills:

Strong leadership, coaching, and team management abilities.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to work under pressure and manage tight close timelines.

High ownership mindset with attention to detail and quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-time and accurate period close

Balance sheet reconciliation quality and aging

Audit findings and control effectiveness

Team productivity and attrition

Process improvement and automation impact

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree, MBA, CA, CPA

Experience Level

Mid Level