Chief Manager – Accounting & Taxation

A leading life insurance company is seeking a strategic Chief Manager – Corporate Accounting & Taxation to join its finance leadership team in Gurgaon[cite: 466, 469]. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the overall monthly closing of books in Oracle[cite: 471]. Furthermore, you will lead the preparation of financial statements in strict accordance with IRDA regulations[cite: 471]. Consequently, this position is vital for ensuring financial accuracy and maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance across the organization[cite: 471].

The Chief Manager – Corporate Accounting & Taxation must assist in statutory audits and provide detailed analytics of financial statements[cite: 471]. Additionally, you will collaborate with the FP&A team and other finance members to ensure timely book closure[cite: 474, 476, 478]. Therefore, the company is looking for a professional with at least 10 years of experience in core accounting functions. If you have a proven track record in the insurance industry and excellent communication skills, this Chief Manager – Corporate Accounting & Taxation role offers a premier leadership opportunity[cite: 489, 496].

Key Responsibilities for the Chief Manager – Corporate Accounting & Taxation

• Ensure the timely closure of books of accounts according to the established monthly closing calendar[cite: 478].
• Prepare and present financial statements on a monthly basis for internal management circulation[cite: 479].
• Perform a detailed review of the general ledger and other financial data every month[cite: 482].
• Assist the AVP-Corp Accounting in implementing best practices for high-quality financial disclosures[cite: 483].
• Manage management reporting and other necessary regulatory reporting requirements[cite: 481].
• Ensure all audit requirements laid down by IRDA related to financial statements are fully met[cite: 485].
• Coordinate the end-to-end statutory audit process to ensure smooth and successful completion[cite: 486].
• Interact with statutory auditors and other finance team members involved in book closure[cite: 474, 475].
• Monitor financial data to identify trends and provide meaningful analytics to stakeholders[cite: 471, 480].
• Handle large volume transactions and leverage database management skills for efficient reporting[cite: 490].

Requirements and Qualifications

• CA Inter or a Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance[cite: 488].
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in core accounting, with 5 to 6 years in the Insurance industry preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting regulations and professional audit processes[cite: 494].
• Proven experience in handling large volume transactions and complex database management[cite: 490].
• Proficiency in essential tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access[cite: 493].
• Excellent communication and articulation skills in English are mandatory for this role[cite: 496].

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong team player with a problem-fixer attitude and excellent coordination skills[cite: 498, 499, 500].
• Ability to perform technical tasks efficiently over multiple iterations[cite: 505].
• Desirable exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A) roles[cite: 495].
• Strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement of financial reporting quality[cite: 483].

If you are a finance leader ready to drive the Chief Manager – Corporate Accounting & Taxation function for a premier insurer, we encourage you to apply today!