Role: Business Process Lead – General Ledger
Skill: General Ledger
Experience: 5 years to 8 years
Job Location: Chennai One
Shift: 6.30 AM to 4.30 PM
Education:
- Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
- Non-technical graduation in finance & accounts stream- B.Com, M.Com or similar
Must Have:
- Journal Preparation , Reconciliation , Reporting and month close activities
Good-to-Have:
- Trial Balance, P&L review & consolidation
Process specific responsibilities:
The Business Process Lead – General Ledger is responsible for overseeing end-to-end GL operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements. This role plays a critical part in closing books efficiently, maintaining compliance, and partnering with stakeholders for financial insights.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance (BCom preferred); CA/CPA is a plus
- 4-8 years of experience in General Ledger / Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
- Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Proven experience in team handling and stakeholder management
Key Responsibilities:
1. General Ledger Operations
- Manage end-to-end GL activities including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
- Own and drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
2. Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP)
- Analyze variances and provide insights to management
- Support management reporting and dashboards
3. Reconciliation & Controls
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance
- Identify and mitigate financial risks
4. Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation/standardization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma preferred)
- Optimize close timelines and improve reporting accuracy
5. Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors
- Ensure audit readiness and proper documentation
- Address audit findings and implement corrective actions
6. Stakeholder & Team Management
- Collaborate with FP&A, AP, AR, and business teams
- Lead and mentor the GL team
- Act as a key point of contact for finance leadership
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Close cycle time (month-end close days)
- Accuracy of financial statements
- Number of reconciliation breaks/open items
- Audit observations and compliance scores
- Process efficiency improvements
Preferred Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skil ls
- Expertise in financial reporting and variance analysis
- Process improvement mindset
- Advanced Excel / reporting tools knowledge
Soft Skills:
- Leadership and team management
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
Qualification & Experience:
- Education: CA / CMA / CPA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com,BCOM
- Experience: 6–9 years of experience in General Ledger / R2R
- Prior experience in BPO / Shared Services / Multinational environment preferred
