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Accounting Manager
As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Reporting to the Finance Manager based in Chicago, USA, the Accounting Manager will be a key member of the offshore finance team supporting the Olde Thompson business. This role is responsible for executing and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records, and serving as the primary accounting point of contact for US-based finance leadership. The Accounting Manager will coordinate closely with US counterparts on the month-end close process, AR/AP oversight, and financial reporting, while managing a small team of local accounting staff in India. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a high degree of ownership, and excellent cross-cultural communication skills to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.
Team Supervision & Coordination
Supervise and guide a team of junior accounting staff in India, assigning work, reviewing output, and ensuring quality and timeliness
Act as the primary liaison between the India-based accounting team and the US Finance Manager, facilitating clear communication and alignment on priorities
Support onboarding, training, and development of local team members

Accounting Hygiene & Fundamentals
Maintain accurate and complete records for core balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, accruals, deposits, and deferred items, ensuring proper classification and cutoff
Ensure subledger-to-general ledger integrity across key cycles (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets)
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are supported by clear, audit-ready documentation with appropriate aging, rollforwards, and explanations of reconciling items
Identify, investigate, and resolve aged or unusual balances in a timely manner, escalating to the US Finance Manager where appropriate
Maintain consistency in accounting treatment and flag areas requiring policy clarification

Close & Financial Reporting
Execute assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, coordinating with the US Finance Manager to meet group deadlines
Prepare and own balance sheet account reconciliations with complete and timely supporting documentation
Perform variance analysis (P&L, balance sheet, working capital) and provide clear explanations to the Finance Manager
Accounts Receivable & Payable
Oversee AR and AP accounting activities executed by the India team, ensuring accuracy, proper cutoff, and timely processing
Strengthen internal controls around invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and approvals in coordination with US leadership
Monitor and account for factoring and supplier financing programs

Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) and Lease Accounting
Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
Ensure proper capitalization of assets in accordance with company accounting policies
Account for leases under IFRS 16, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
Support inventory accounting, including variance analysis, NRV assessments, and obsolete inventory reserves
Assist with audit preparation and support responses to internal and external audit queries

Support tax-related activities as directed by US Finance Manager
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and standardization initiatives
Provide ad hoc support to the US finance team as required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce required; CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification strongly preferred. Minimum of six (6) years of progressive accounting experience, with at least one (1) to two (2) years in a supervisory or team lead capacity. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is an asset (Plex is our ERP; training will be provided). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. Experience in manufacturing, food industry, or inventory-heavy environments preferred. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills; Work Environment & Additional Details: Location: India (city TBD / remote-eligible) Reporting Line: Finance Manager, Chicago, USA Working Hours: Overlap with US Central Time required; flexibility to attend early morning or evening calls as needed Travel: Occasional travel to US offices may be required on an as-needed basis ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.