Deputy Manager - Operations ( Record to Report) - WFO Pune (US Shifts)

Company Description

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact.

Job Description

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with timelines.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and resolve open items promptly.

• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, etc.) to resolve accounting issues

• Closing & Reporting - Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in line with corporate timelines.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to ensure accurate financial results.

• Review trial balances and perform variance analysis to identify and correct discrepancies.

• Prepare financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

• Cash & Bank Accounting - Record daily bank transactions and reconcile balances with bank statements.

• Monitor and report cash positions, interest, and bank charges.

• Work with Treasury to ensure timely and accurate cash reporting

• Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses - Record and analyze SG&A expenses to ensure proper cost center allocation.

• Review expense accruals, prepayments, and amortization schedules.

• Identify opportunities for expense control and process optimization

• Revenue & Inventory Accounting - Record and reconcile revenue transactions in compliance with IFRS 15 or local GAAP.

• Manage inventory valuation, adjustments, and variance analysis.

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on stock accuracy and reporting

• Intercompany Accounting - Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions during consolidation.

• Coordinate with global entities to ensure accurate cross-company postings and settlements.

• Knowledge of transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.

• Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis & Tax - Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations and conduct variance analysis.

• Support tax accounting processes including deferred tax, provisions, and adjustments.

• Provide analytical insights for management review and audit support

• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end closing and reporting.

• Quality and completeness of account reconciliations.• Reduction in open items and audit findings.

• Compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

• Efficiency improvements and process automation initiatives

Qualifications

• R2R Team Member (8+ Years of Experience)

• Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting and month-end close activities.

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and standard reports.

• Assist in cash, bank, and expense accounting.

• Support audit requests and data preparation.

• Identify and report process issues or control gaps to the Senior Specialist or Team Lead.

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities performed by Analysts.

• Handle complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, and intercompany.

• Conduct analytical reviews of balance sheets and P&L accounts for accuracy

.• Support continuous improvement projects and standardization initiatives.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned process areas.

• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members.

• Manage the R2R team and oversee end-to-end general ledger, closing, and reporting processes.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks (SOX).

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Manage stakeholder relationships with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams.

• Analyze monthly results, provide commentary, and present reports to management.

• Drive process transformation, automation, and KPI improvement initiatives.

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate team members’ performance.

• Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

• Prior Experience in Record to Report (R2R), General Ledger Accounting, or Financial Reporting roles.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel.

• SAP hands-on knowledge is mandatory

• Experience with Power BI is preferred

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, inter-personal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Experience working in a shared services or multinational setup preferred

• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting best practices mandatory

• Hands-on experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Exposure to tax accounting, fixed assets, or consolidation processes.

• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Hyperion, BlackLine).

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma).

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