Assistant Manager

# Assistant Manager – Chartered Accountant (Financial & Management Reporting) ## Company Overview Lumilens Inc is a high-growth, US-headquartered manufacturer specializing in advanced photonics products. The company supplies to one of the world’s largest hyperscalers and operates across the United States, Singapore, Thailand, and India. With a diversified global footprint and a multi-billion-dollar valuation, Lumilens Inc offers a dynamic work environment with significant international exposure and strong career growth opportunities. ## Job Summary The **Assistant Manager – Chartered Accountant (Financial & Management Reporting)** will support the financial reporting functions across multiple group entities. The role involves managing month-end close activities, cost center reporting, audit support, tax return preparation, and investor reporting. This position provides extensive exposure to multi-entity, multi-geography finance operations, working closely with cross-functional teams and senior finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable standards. ## Responsibilities - **Month-End Close:** Support timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions in accordance with accounting standards and group policies. - **Balance Sheet Reconciliation:** Perform reconciliations across entities, follow up on open or aged items, and assist in trial balance preparation and general ledger review to ensure accuracy. - **Cost Centre Reporting:** Prepare and analyze cost centre-wise reports, monitor budgets, track actual spends, and highlight variances with appropriate commentary. Support cost allocation and hierarchy updates within the ERP system. - **Audit Support:** Assist in preparing audit schedules, working papers, and documentation for statutory, internal, and tax audits. Coordinate with auditors, respond to queries, and track open audit items to closure. - **Tax Return Support:** Compile data for direct and indirect tax filings, reconcile tax ledgers, and coordinate with tax consultants to ensure timely submissions. - **Investor Reporting:** Support the preparation of investor reports, management presentations, and board packs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and KPIs. - **Additional Support:** Assist with ad hoc analysis, process improvements, automation initiatives, and ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and reporting deadlines. Liaise with cross-functional teams including Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A. ## Qualifications - **Educational Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (ICAI) - **Experience:** 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, month-end close, or statutory/internal audit, preferably within a manufacturing or multi-entity environment. - **Technical Skills:** - Working knowledge of **US GAAP** and/or **IFRS / Ind AS** - Proficiency in **ERP systems** (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent) - Strong **MS Excel** skills; exposure to reporting or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable - Basic understanding of **tax compliance** (direct and indirect taxes) - **Soft Skills:** - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail - Effective communication skills for cross-functional coordination - Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Proactive, structured, and eager to learn ## Preferred Skills - Prior experience in a Big 4 or audit firm articleship - Exposure to multi-country financial operations - Knowledge of tax regulations in different geographies - Experience with automation tools and process improvements ## Experience - 2 to 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in financial reporting, audit support, or related finance roles within a multi-entity environment. ## Environment - The role is based in **Gurugram, India**, with a full-time employment setup. - The work environment involves collaboration across multiple geographies, requiring effective communication and coordination. - The position may involve working in a fast-paced, high-growth setting with a focus on accuracy and compliance. ## Salary - Not specified; competitive compensation aligned with market standards for qualified professionals. ## Growth Opportunities - The role offers significant potential for career advancement within a globally recognized, high-growth company. - Opportunities to gain exposure to international financial operations, senior leadership, and cross-functional projects. ## Benefits - Not specified; likely includes competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.