Job description: We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Manager for our Record to Report (R2R) function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role within a listed company, having implemented Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) setup, preferably within the service industry, and active involvement in SOX audits are essential attributes for this position. For this critical role, we are looking for someone to be based in Mumbai. You may choose to work from home; however, you will be required to travel to our Andheri East office once a week for business requirements, meetings, or company/team events, or on short notice as needed. Job responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards. Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and within the stipulated timeframes. Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and safeguarding of company assets. SOX Compliance: Lead and coordinate SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, control documentation, testing, and remediation of deficiencies. Audit Management: Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely and efficient completion of audits and resolution of any audit findings. Financial Systems: Ensure the effective use and management of financial systems, driving continuous improvement and automation of processes. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning. Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, providing insights and analysis to drive business decisions. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, tax, treasury, and legal, to ensure alignment and support for financial reporting objectives. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards, ensuring the company’s compliance with all relevant requirements. #LI-Hybrid Qualifications and prerequisites: Chartered Accountant (C.A.) qualification with 5 years of experience in a similar role at a listed company. Expertise in Ind AS and IFRS with hands-on experience in Ind AS implementation. Proven experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment, preferably in the service industry. SOX audit expertise, including risk assessment, control documentation, and testing. Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and financial systems. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Attention to detail and accuracy in all work aspects. Experience driving continuous improvement and process automation in financial operations. Additional information: CACTUS is a company powered by its inclusive community spirit. We're a melting pot of perspectives, breaking down barriers between different styles of thought to democratise access to scientific knowledge. At CACTUS, there's opportunity for growth around every corner. You are encouraged to experiment, challenge yourself, stretch your capabilities, and take risks. If you are interested in building products that move innovation forward, then a career with us will sound like your jam. At CACTUS, you’ll discover the true extent of what’s possible through AI, have the autonomy to shape your career, embrace an accelerate-from-anywhere lifestyle, and make an impact. At the heart of everything are our researchers – we help enable their success, and every move we make is about creating a positive impact in the world of science. Together we, Power research. Empower people. About CACTUS: Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading science communication and technology company. It specializes in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. CACTUS also offers medical communications under its brand Cactus Life Sciences. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. Awards and recognition: Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016. Recognised as ‘Employers of the Future’ two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe Recognised as One of India’s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work® in 2022 Winner of ‘Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services’ at AWS AI Conclave 2022 Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable Emerged as one of India’s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019 Ranked #1 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute in 2017