General Accounting Manager

Exa (prev. Metaphor)

. Establish, lead, and develop a General Ledger accounting team of 4+ within the Finance Centre of Excellence in Pune .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePune • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge and leadership in managing a General Ledger accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS standards. Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation within a Finance Centre of Excellence environment.

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Chartered AccountantGeneral Ledger AccountingMonth-End Close ProcessesOracle ERP SystemFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Technical Accounting KnowledgeBalance Sheet ReconciliationsFinancial ControlAccounting Policies DevelopmentProcess AutomationStandardisation of Accounting ProcessesManagement ReportingIFRS ComplianceAudit ProcessesTeam Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ERP

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant

Industry Keywords

Finance Centre of ExcellenceShared Services EnvironmentInternational OrganisationFinancial ControllersAudit-Ready Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, lead, and develop a General Ledger accounting team of 4+ within the Finance Centre of Excellence in Pune
Deliver accounting services and assurance support to financial controllers and accounting teams across EXA Infrastructure’s European and global footprint
Own and oversee accurate and timely month-end close processes
Ensure completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation
Safeguard the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Group financial records and reporting
Act as a key contact for accounting queries and provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders
Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of accounting processes
Support the re-implementation of the Oracle ERP system ongoing for 2026
Partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure effective financial control
Support internal and external audit processes and resolve findings
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
Coach, mentor, and develop team members
Prepare reconciliation of management reporting versus IFRS results for cost of sales and SG&A

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified and experienced Chartered accountant
Minimum 6 years of experience
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing General Ledger (GL) accounting teams
Experience delivering month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and financial control and assurance mindset
Experience within a Finance Centre of Excellence (CoE) or shared services environment
Ability to partner with financial controllers and accountants across multiple geographies
Comfortable operating in a complex, international organisation with European and global stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to accurate and integrated group financial reporting
Experience automating, standardising, and improving manual accounting processes
Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle
Exposure to system implementations or re-implementations
Strong leadership and people management skills
Passion for mentoring and developing junior team members
Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to grow within a supportive, learning-focused environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home/other locations
Professional development and learning opportunities
Mentoring opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to grow within the company
Diversity and inclusion-focused culture