General Accounting Manager - Global Accounting Ops Center

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Global Accounting Ops Center

General Summary:

Job Title: General Accounting Manager – Record to Report (R2R)

Location: GAOC (Global Accounting Operations Center), Hyderabad

Role Overview

The General Accounting Manager will lead end-to-end accounting process within the Record to Report (R2R) function, ensuring robust financial close execution, strong control environment, and continuous transformation through automation and AI. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, various stakeholders and leadership to drive efficiency, compliance, and scalability of global GL processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own and manage month-end and quarter-end close processes and ensure the timelines
• Drive proactive issue resolution and escalation management throughout
• Well verse with US GAAP requirements to ensure accuracy, completeness.

Systems & Tools

• Develop strong  hands-on expertise in Oracle ERP (R12 and Oracle Cloud) SAP ERP and various other finance tools
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of financial systems and tools including ARM, HFM, TM1, AGIS
• Advantage to have knowledge on Tableau

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Perform and review QRS, SOX controls, IPE certifications, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks
• Conduct quarterly access certifications and enforce access governance
• Support quarter-end and year-end audits, including audit requests
• Lead and participate in SOX walkthroughs, process reviews, and auditor interactions

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of 15+ accounting professionals at various levels
• Drive performance management, coaching, and capability development
• Ensure accountability and high-quality delivery across processes
• Review on timely basis and balance the FTE requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with various cross functions including General Ledger, Inter Company, Finance AP, AR, FP&A, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with IT to enhance understanding of systems and tools, drive system improvements, and support ongoing automation initiatives.
• Drive coordination across global teams and resolve dependencies

Leadership Engagement

• Interact regularly with leadership and global stakeholders
• Provide structured updates on close status, risks, and key insights
• Support executive presentations and financial reviews

Automation & AI Enablement

• Identify automation opportunities within the processes, lead the projects where required, drive implementation to success
• Enable use of AI tools and digital solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Champion continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
• Encourage the team on adoption of the automation tools and identify the opportunities for generating efficiencies and process improvements

Project & Transformation Leadership

• Lead or co-lead key initiatives, including system implementations and process transformations
• Support enterprise-wide programs such as close optimization, ERP transformation etc.,

• Support system implementations, enhancements, and UAT

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Qualifications & Experience

• CA / CPA or equivalent
• 15+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance with strong expertise in GL and R2R processes
• Working knowledge with Oracle and SAP ERP systems
• Strong understanding of financial systems including ARM, HFM, AGIS
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a global/shared services environment

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage in leadership
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced close environment
• Proven track record in automation, AI adoption, and process transformation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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