Deputy Manager – Technical Accounting Group - CA

About the Role

We are an IPO-bound organisation currently in the DRHP filing phase. The Deputy Manager – Technical Accounting Group will be responsible for interpreting and operationalising Ind AS across the organisation, providing technical opinions on complex transactions, and supporting financial reporting expected of a soon-to-be-listed entity. The role demands strong communication skills to drive closure across teams and explain complex accounting matters to senior management with clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative interpretation of Ind AS, including Ind AS 115 (Revenue), 116 (Leases), 109 (Financial Instruments), 36 (Impairment), 12 (Income Taxes), 103 (Business Combinations), and 108 (Segment Reporting).

• Draft technical accounting memos and position papers on non-routine transactions, including M&A, restructuring, share-based payments, and revenue arrangements.

• Support DRHP / restatement workstreams, SEBI queries, and IPO-related accounting deliverables.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close — including consolidation journals, OCI walks, deferred tax computations, and intercompany eliminations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors on technical matters; support ICoFR / ELC documentation and sign-offs.

• Evaluate new Ind AS pronouncements from ICAI / MCA and lead implementation across reporting entities.

• Own and maintain the group accounting policy manual.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant; Dip IFRS / CPA is a plus.

• Experience: 5–9 years post-qualification, with a minimum of 3 years in a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC) in Audit, Assurance, or Accounting Advisory / FAAS.

• Mandatory: Prior experience working with or auditing a listed company; exposure to IPO / DRHP processes strongly preferred.

• Technical: Hands-on Ind AS knowledge; working understanding of SEBI (LODR), Schedule III, Companies Act 2013, and ICAI guidance notes; familiarity with IFRS / US GAAP differences is an advantage.

• Tools: Proficiency in consolidation platforms (FinAlyzer, OneStream, HFM, or SAP BPC), advanced Excel, and ERP environments (SAP / Oracle).

Communication & Stakeholder Skills (Critical)

This role is as much about making the work happen as it is about technical depth. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Explain complex accounting positions to the CFO, Audit Committee, and non-finance leaders in clear, plain language.

• Write concise, decision-ready memos — brevity and precision matter more than length.

• Engage constructively with statutory auditors and hold positions when required.

• Drive closure across cross-functional teams (FP&A, PMO, OTC, CAG, Tax, Internal Controls) under tight reporting timelines.