Assistant Accounting Manager - Operations

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Looking to advance your career, work with cutting-edge solutions, and join a team that values your potential? Welcome to Makse Group.

We are seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager - Operations - to oversee the procure-to-pay cycle, accounts payable, supplier management, and operational accounting processes. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient transaction processing, strong internal controls, accurate cost allocation, and compliance with company policies. The position partners closely with Procurement, Corporate Accounting, and business operations to drive process improvement and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end financial close process, ensuring all revenue and expenses are properly recorded and balance sheet and bank reconciliations are complete across multiple entities

• Prepare the Company’s general ledger and sub-ledger accounts, including preparing and posting journal entries such as fixed assets, prepaids, accruals and intercompany adjustments

• Prepare financial statements including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows

• Comply with local, state, and federal government reports and tax requirements, including monthly and annual sales tax filings

• Assist in the year-end financial statement audit in collaboration with external auditors, as well as any statutory audits that may arise

• Assist the company Director in the preparation of reporting materials for the Board of Directors

• Experience in team lead and conduct performance reviews

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including high-volume invoice processing and settlement runs.

• Oversee supplier onboarding, maintenance, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure adherence to 2-way and 3-way match processes (PO, receipt, invoice) and procurement policies.

• Assist the Partner with Procurement to optimize requisition and purchase order workflows within Workday.

• Drive improvements in the procure-to-pay (P2P) process to enhance efficiency and automation.

• Oversee accurate coding of invoices, cost centers, and project allocations.

• Support operational and project costing accuracy in coordination with Corporate Accounting and Project teams.

• Monitor AP aging, payment timing, and working capital impact.

• Ensure proper segregation of duties and maintain strong internal controls within AP and procurement workflows.

• Support month-end close activities related to AP, including accruals and liability reconciliations.

• Follow KPIs for AP performance (cycle time, backlog, error rates) and drive accountability.

• Assist and prepare AP and operations accounting staff, ensuring high-quality review and oversight.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant and/or CPA (USA); Diploma in IFRS with a university degree in Commerce

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within Accounts

• Knowledge of IFRS and Indian GAAP is required. Exposure to US GAAP is a plus

• Advanced MS Excel skills are required; Power Point is a plus

• Extensive understanding of the Income tax Act, GST, Companies Act 2013, FEMA and other statutory, legal requirements

• Payable or operational accounting functions

• Experience working with or supporting US-based companies preferred

• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes and internal controls

• Experience with Workday Financials (Accounts Payable and Procurement modules preferred) .

• Proven ability to manage high-volume transaction environments efficiently and accurately

• Strong knowledge of cost center accounting and operational expense management

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); PowerPoint is a plus