Group Manager - General Ledger Accounting and Financial Operations

REF105514S-Group Manager - Operations (General Ledger Accounting)- Pune- US shift Company Description WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation, serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Shipping and Logistics, and Travel and Hospitality. We bring together deep domain excellence – WNS’ core differentiator – with AI-powered platforms and analytics to help businesses innovate, scale, adapt and build resilience in a world defined by disruption.Our purpose is clear: to enable lasting business value by designing intelligent, human-led solutions that deliver sustainable outcomes and a differentiated impact. With three global headquarters across four continents, operations in 13 countries, 65 delivery centers and more than 66,000 employees, WNS combines scale, expertise and execution to create meaningful, measurable impact. Job Description Job Profile The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing financial close, general ledger, balance sheet, and reporting processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, supports budgeting and forecasting, and collaborates across departments to maintain operational efficiency, internal controls, and compliance. This role covers key areas of full cycle general ledger accounting, including but not limited to cash & bank, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, revenue and cost of goods accounting, operation accounting, intercompany transactions, asset management, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and tax. This position will be responsible for performing and reviewing end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) processes to ensure compliance with the accounting standards (U.S. GAAP), internal controls, and company policies, while driving process improvement and operational excellence across all R2R functions. Responsibilities Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results. Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. Analyze trial balances and financial results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies. Prepare financial statements, P&L packages, and management reports with clear variance explanations, Support the business and manage the accounting with an emphasis on inventory, revenues, cost of sales, warehouse, and delivery. Review and analyze monthly inventory costs & gross margins at product level. Review and analyze monthly warehouse and delivery costs at plant level. Perform pricing and costing variance, cost of sales, and gross margin reviews and reconciliations; identify abnormalities, record adjustments, and coordinate resolutions with cross-functional teams. Maintain revenue accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, and returns. Collaborate with Commercial, Product, and Legal teams on customer and supplier rebates and contract reviews, including rebate calculations, accruals, and settlements. Manage inventory valuation, LCNRV assessments, adjustments, provisions, consignment activity, and related variance analysis in partnership with Operations and Supply Chain. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on Inventory and in-transit accuracy and reporting. Prepare local statutory, governmental, and other external reports. Partner with FP&A and department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Maintain accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and the chart of accounts. Perform and approve balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations; ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of open items. Prepare monthly balance sheet review materials and communicate key findings to management. Manage some SG&A expense accounting, including cost center allocations and period-end accruals. Prepare schedules and record prepayments and amortization. Manage customer receivables and short-payment provisions. Manage domestic and international freight expenses, accruals, and analysis. Manage operating facility-related expenses and accruals. Manage other operations-related expenses and accruals. Support tax accounting processes, including deferred taxes, local taxes, provisions, and adjustments. Manage intercompany postings, allocations, invoicing, reconciliations, and eliminations. Ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies and support related documentation requirements. Prepare audit schedules and support quarterly reviews and annual audits. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and company accounting policies. Maintain and improve process and control documentation within assigned areas. Develop, refine, and implement accounting procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation. Identify cost-control opportunities and implement resolutions. Provide accounting guidance and support to project managers, operations teams, and other business partners. Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas. Qualifications Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA, CA, or Master’s degree in related field strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a performance-driven environment. Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience. Proficiency with U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting. Proficiency in SAP (ECC 6.0 and/or S4) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, SAP BPC, and SAP Analysis for Office. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable, takes ownership, and thrives in a rapidly changing environment. Previous management experience is required. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma) is a plus. Experience Level Senior Level