Misys: Who are we?

Misys is one of the world’s leading producers of financial services software, providing the broadest and deepest portfolio of products on the market. We are helping to transform the global financial services industry by making financial institutions more resilient, more efficient, and more competitive. Over the past two years Misys has delivered 51 product releases, launched five new products, won over 40 awards, acquired IND to tap into digital channels, CCS to expand our lending offering and closed over 1,000 deals while gaining over 60 new customers.

Misys solutions are used by some of the world's leading financial institutions!

• Including 93 of the world's 100 largest banks
• 16 of the top 25 syndicated loan book runners
• 12 of the top 20 asset managers
• More than 90 asset managers and hedge funds

Why work for Misys?

Misys believes in empowering its people by providing the necessary tools they need to achieve success. Whether it is developing a new product, writing new software, building relationships with clients, or recruiting the best talent, rest assured that with Misys, the future is yours to shape. Our expansive network allows us to provide opportunities for growth in and outside of our organization. Be a part of a team of people who value and challenge you. If employed at Misys, you will work with people who are leading the financial services industry in innovation.

…What will you contribute?

We have a position available for a Manager – Global Accounting

As part of the Global Accounting team, you will play an important role in ensuring all the accounting is completed in accordance with the accounting policies and principles and providing the Leadership team with accurate financial information to enable them make the best business decisions.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as Manager – Global Accounting will include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Reviewing contracts for software sale/ post sale services/ implementation, prepare contract summaries, update revenue recognition checklist, and identify appropriate revenue recognizable.

·         Managing the end to end accounting of revenue and non-revenue areas (including but not limited to FAR, accruals, prepayment, journals, etc.)

·         Ensuring a timely and smooth closure of Month end cycles and reporting

·         Managing all the monthly schedules at a standard that is auditable by PWC. Should have the know-how and confidence to manage and front end auditors. Should be able to anticipate possible issues that may come up, work on fixing the process & balances and escalate to management as needed.

·         Managing the monthly/ quarterly/ annual business reports to the leadership team

·         Should adopt a ‘no-surprises’ style of managing the process. Any issues should be highlighted at the first instance, develop solutions by working closely with local managements and stakeholders. Work on a project if needed to clean up the balances

·         Working closely with stakeholders (located globally), managing & delivering on expectations, communicating effectively and in a timely manner. Should be confident discussing challenging issues with stakeholders and should act as a “go-to” person in the areas that would be allocated

·         Managing a team of accountants (4-6 in number). Should focus on training the team members and making them independent in the areas that they handle (process, accounting & communication with stakeholders). Should set high standards to ensure financial reporting integrity.

Qualifications:

·         Qualified Chartered Accountant with 7-8 years of experience

·         Well versed in Revenue Accounting

·         Complete knowledge on General Accounting

·         Good Knowledge in IFRS / US GAAP

Candidate Attributes: (personality traits of the ideal candidate)

Add only the most relevant ones.

·         Proactive self-starter, able to work unsupervised within agreed timeframes.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate status, issues, and risks with senior leadership team

·         Strong social skills, able to work effectively with diverse candidates.