Assistant Manager- Financial Reporting- Mumbai

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It's a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart. BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries.

BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to take ownership of the financial reporting and month-end close process across group entities. This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, audit management capabilities, and a strong focus on internal controls and financial governance. The role will work closely with Service Lines, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Compliance, and senior leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Own and drive the monthly financial reporting and close process across group entities.

Ensure timely and accurate closure of monthly books within defined timelines.

Review trial balances, general ledger accounts, and supporting schedules.

Review and ensure accurate accounting of provisions, accruals, prepayments, depreciation,

amortization, and other month-end entries.

Perform detailed variance analysis of actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, and highlight key business drivers to management.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data across entities.

Financial Statements & Accounting Compliance

Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including Ind AS / Local GAAP.

Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions and financial reporting matters.

Provide accurate financial information, schedules, and supporting documentation for regulatory and statutory filings.

Partner with the Compliance and Secretarial teams to ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.

Statutory & Internal Audit Management

Lead and manage statutory audits across group entities.

Coordinate and support internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and deliverables.

Act as the key point of contact between auditors and internal stakeholders.

Manage audit timelines and ensure timely closure of audit observations and queries.

Proactively identify and resolve audit issues with minimal escalation.

Internal Financial Controls & Governance

Execute and monitor Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (IFCR/IFC) within the reporting function.

Ensure appropriate documentation and testing of key financial controls.

Identify control gaps and drive timely remediation.

Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks across entities.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.

Lease Accounting & Fixed Assets

Manage lease accounting, including maintenance of lease trackers and periodic accounting entries.

Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting under Ind AS 116, where applicable.

Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation.

Ensure accuracy and completeness of fixed asset registers and related schedules.

Balance Sheet & Month-End Governance

Ensure all balance sheet schedules are prepared, reviewed, and reconciled on a monthly basis.

Maintain strong controls over provisions and expense recognition.

Ensure appropriate cut-off procedures and completeness of expense recognition.

Investigate and resolve long-outstanding reconciling items and unusual balances.

Drive high standards of accuracy and financial discipline across the reporting process.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with Service Lines, FP&A, AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams.

Provide management with relevant financial information, analysis, and insights.

Partner with stakeholders to resolve accounting, reporting, and close-related issues.

Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and external auditors.

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to improve and standardize financial reporting and close processes.

Drive standardization of reconciliations, reporting schedules, and management reporting formats.

Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve process efficiency.

Support enhanced utilization and optimization of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle.

Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiencies wherever relevant.

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory.

3+ years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, accounting, controllership, or related finance functions.

Strong hands-on experience in:

Financial reporting and financial statements

Month-end and year-end close

Statutory and internal audits

Balance sheet reconciliations

Internal financial controls

Technical accounting

Experience managing reporting across multiple entities will be preferred.

Experience in professional services, consulting, Big 4, or similar environments will be an advantage.

Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle