Assistant Manager [G&A Accounting]

Purpose of the Role- The G&A Accounting and Reporting role is responsible for end-to-end management of General and Administrative (G&A) cost accounting and reporting processes. This includes accurate recording, accruals, prepaids and amortization, allocation of central costs to brands or entities, and preparation of monthly reports and balance sheet schedules. The role ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal controls, while providing insights through trend analysis on payroll and non-payroll G&A costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepaid amortizations, and adjusting journal entries related to G&A expenses.
• Ensure timely and accurate actualization of costs in the ERP system.
• Review and validate expense accounts to ensure proper cost classification and account coding.
• Perform variance analysis of actuals vs. budget and prior periods, highlighting key drivers.
• Support consolidation of G&A results for management reporting.
• Manage allocation of costs booked at HQ or shared service levels to respective brands, functions, or business units based on defined allocation keys (e.g., headcount, revenue, usage).
• Perform G&A trend analysis for payroll and non-payroll expenses, identifying areas of efficiency or concern.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for all G&A-related accounts (accruals, prepaids, advances, payables).
• Support internal and external audit requirements with appropriate documentation.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes through automation and standardization.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / local GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX / internal audit testing as applicable.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L and Balance Sheet analysis, identify key movements and variances, and present clear financial insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with key stakeholders to communicate financial performance, highlight risks and unusual trends, and provide actionable insights to support informed decision-making.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors/Masters in accounting, finance or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Experience in an international company
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and development skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, prioritize work tasks, and handle a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• A team player with integrity and a sound work ethic.
• Strong MS Excel skills and exposure to an JDE ERP system
• Strong process-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.