Accounting Manager at Backbase

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent finance qualification
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Big 4 and SaaS companies
  • Proven expertise in GL accounting, entity-level finance operations, and close management
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite (mandatory)
  • Demonstrated exposure to AI tools, automation platforms, or finance digital transformation projects
  • Strong understanding of IFRS / Ind AS, local compliance, and group audit coordination
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team of accountants across entities
  • Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments (preferred)
  • Exposure to automation / AI integration in accounting workflows (preferred)
  • Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data handling (SQL / Excel advanced) (preferred)
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting for all group entities (16+), each managed by an entity accountant
  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of books across all subsidiaries
  • Review month-end and year-end close deliverables, reconciliations, and schedules
  • Drive standardization of accounting practices, chart of accounts, and reporting templates
  • Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and cross-entity reconciliations
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the group
  • Coordinate with the group reporting team for consolidation and audit deliverables
  • Manage subsidiary audits in liaison with local auditors, consultants, and tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory regulations, accounting standards (IFRS / Ind AS / local GAAP), and internal policies
  • Support preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Evaluate and streamline accounting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency
  • Implement automation for repetitive accounting and reporting tasks (journal entries, reconciliations, approvals)
  • Continuously identify opportunities for improved data integrity, faster close, and better audit readiness
  • Collaborate with FP&A, consolidation, and tax teams for group reporting and compliance
  • Serve as the point of contact for external auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities

Skills

NetSuite
GL accounting
audit coordination
financial close
IFRS
Ind AS
process automation
workflow optimization
intercompany reconciliations
month-end close
year-end close
statutory compliance

Backbase

Engagement banking platform for digital transformation

About Backbase

Backbase offers an Engagement Banking Platform that helps banks modernize their customer interactions and internal operations by replacing outdated IT systems. The platform allows banks to enhance customer journeys and eliminate operational silos, empowering both customers and employees. Backbase stands out by providing out-of-the-box web and mobile solutions, along with Model Bank accelerators that simplify digital transformation. The company generates revenue through platform usage fees, comprehensive documentation, and training, while also enabling banks to create unique features with their open APIs and SDK.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$128.4MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Emerging regulations like the EU AI Act may increase compliance costs for Backbase.
Competition from other fintech companies could erode Backbase's market share.
Integration challenges with TD Bank may arise if customer expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Backbase's platform offers seamless integration with any back-end system for banks.
The company provides out-of-the-box web and mobile journeys for digital transformation.
Backbase's Model Bank accelerators embody industry best practices for rapid implementation.

Upsides

Partnership with TD Bank enhances digital experiences for over two million cardholders.
Collaboration with Seven expands Backbase's influence in Africa and the Middle East.
Increased AI adoption in banking offers Backbase opportunities to enhance platform capabilities.

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