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Assistant Manager

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Job details

•Proposed designation
Asst. Manager

•Role type
Supervisory

•Reporting to
Manager

•Geo to be supported
US

•Work timings: US working hours

•Work mode: Hybrid

Roles & responsibilities

·Possess a deep understanding of key financial metrics such as revenue, expenses, FTE, headcount, utilization, DSO, margin, pipeline, and bookings. Use this knowledge to provide actionable insights for strategic planning and operations.

·Conduct analysis of P&L and balance sheet statements to contribute to the understanding of financial performance.

·Assist in the development of financial models to support forecasting and planning, helping identify trends and potential challenges.

·Support the execution of financial projects, ensuring they are completed timely and successfully.

·Contribute to process improvements and the automation of reports to enhance efficiency and standardization.

·Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective relationship management and alignment of project delivery with strategic objectives.

·Assist in handling escalations and performance-related discussions involving KGS teams and onshore stakeholders, aiding issue resolution and maintaining documentation.

·Support the mentoring and guidance of team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

This role is for you if you have the below

Work experience

·Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and taxation

·Understanding of tools such as MS Excel, Power BI,SQL, Alteryx, VBA will be an added advantage

·Proven track record of managing transitions and integrating new roles effectively from US Geo

·10+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting, management accounting and FP&A.

·Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service.

·Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams

·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

·Provide real-time support to US stakeholders, shift starting at 3 PM IST, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Mandatory technical & functional skills

·Customer service management mindset

·Excellent written and verbal skills combined with strong presentation skills

·Attention to detail and excellent analytical thinking

·Organised, with ability to prioritise essential tasks

·Pro-active and results oriented approach

·Ability to see both the strategic viewpoint and drill down to operational issues

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.

Key leadership competencies

•Should drive engaged workforce and uphold positive relationships with employees, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

•Quality: Must have the ability to oversee all aspects of quality control processes and ensure that the services provided to the clients meet the highest possible standards by being detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.

•Continuous Improvement: Should be able to identify the areas of improvement and focus on continual improvement

•Financial Knowledge: Must possess strong financial skills to ensure that the financials of their respective unit are managed to or better than budget.

•Risk & Compliance: Should ensure all risk practices of the firm are compiled without any non-compliance.

Other information

•Interview process: 3-4 rounds

•Does the job role involve travelling: Yes

•Does the busy season apply to this role?: Yes