Assistant Manager - Accounting

Responsible for supporting the organization’s financial accounting, reporting, Process Improvement & Automation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and month-end/year-end closing processes. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and business teams. The role will also be responsible for creating, Managing, monitoring and reviewing Alteryx based Finance Processes. Further this role would require indirect oversight of the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of outputs received from other ABC teams, including Payroll, Rebates, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Treasury and other relevant finance operations. Avantor is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and experienced Assistant Manager. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Pune office. Responsible for supporting the organization’s financial accounting, reporting, Process Improvement & Automation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and month-end/year-end closing processes. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and business teams. The role will also be responsible for creating, Managing, monitoring and reviewing Alteryx based Finance Processes. Further this role would require indirect oversight of the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of outputs received from other ABC teams, including Payroll, Rebates, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Treasury and other relevant finance operations.

Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities. Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger accounting, journal entries, provisions, accruals, and account reconciliations. Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packs. Perform balance sheet reviews and ensure timely resolution of aged or unreconciled items. Analyze financial results, identify significant movements and variances, and provide appropriate explanations. Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards, including US GAAP / IFRS , as relevant to the organization. Support consolidation and group reporting requirements, where applicable. Review financial information and accounting outputs received from other ABC teams to ensure consistency with controllership and reporting requirements. Financial Controllership & Internal Controls Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure compliance with established finance policies and procedures. Review key financial processes and controls to identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement. Ensure appropriate documentation and supporting evidence for accounting transactions. Support internal control testing, risk assessments, and remediation of identified control deficiencies. Provide indirect oversight of key finance outputs from ABC teams, including Payroll, Rebates, and other relevant processes, ensuring that risks, exceptions, and variances are appropriately identified and addressed. Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across controllership processes. Audit & Statutory Compliance Coordinate with statutory, internal, and other auditors and ensure timely completion of audit requirements. Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to audit queries. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of agreed corrective actions. Support statutory and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the organization. Coordinate with tax and compliance teams on matters relating to GST, TDS, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements, as applicable. Month-End & Year-End Closing Drive timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with the finance calendar. Review accruals, provisions, prepayments and other