Deputy Manager - Financial Control/ R2R

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With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

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Job Description

Ownership of legal entity Financial statements, ensuring adequate analysis and reviews, exercise judgment

Perform month end close accounting & reporting including variance analysis and preparation of supporting commentary

Ownership of entity Balance Sheets, preparing balance sheet recons and identification and management of any potential risks

Audit & Compliance - Managing Entity Audit - Internal & Statutory audit support and completion

Review revenues, costs and profitability at client level and entity level operations

Monitor & report on performance against forecasts & budgets

Identification of areas of risk, under-performance, improvement and opportunity and development of action plan to resolve

Preparation, review and analysis of regional budgets

Ensure financial compliance with contracts

Involvement in reporting requirements including Variance Reporting, KPI Reporting, Cash flow analysis, P&L and Balance Sheet reviews

Monitor debtors, creditors and accrued and deferred income

Supporting on-site business teams ( Accounts Executives, Accounts Directors, Finance Managers and Directors )

Identification of process improvements to support the management team and improve the delivery of information across the division

Resolving ad-hoc queries from onsite counterparts within and outside the division

Completion of all process related MI’s and governance tools

Manage Support / cover for other members / team members of the finance team as required

Supervise and manage the entity accounting team

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualified Accountant with 12+ years relevant experience, qualified / Semi Qualified Accountant (CA/CWA/CIMA / ACCA ) or MBA in Finance Minimum of 7-10 years’ relevant experience.R2R / Core finance Domain expertise.

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills to ensure completion of multiple activities within tight reporting deadlines

Excellent Excel skills are vital given the nature of the responsibilities

Strong on finance fundamentals

Candidates from Kerala or willing to relocate to Kerala will be given preference.

If interested, pls send your updated resume to with Subject line - "Application for Dy. Manager - R2R role" with details as mentioned below -

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Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.