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Summary of the role:

Manager for Sales Finance oversees global revenue recognition and licensing related accounting for the wholesale business, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and strong controls. The role owns revenue provisions, adjustments, reconciliations, and month‑end and quarter‑end close, while partnering with Sales, Controllers, AR, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Vendor teams to deliver accurate reporting, consolidate inputs, assess financial impact, and support period close activities. A key focus is driving standardization, automation, and audit‑ready governance across revenue processes. This role will oversee Asia & Europe region with a proven track record of managing complex multi-market environments.

About the role:

Revenue Accounting & Customer Programs

• Review and Manage accounting for customer programs including:

• Trade discounts, Rebates and incentives, Promotional allowances, Volume-based and performance-based programs

• Review and ensure approval on accurate calculation, accrual, true-up, and release of program liabilities

• Assess program structures for appropriate revenue treatment and accounting impact. Support contract reviews and program setup from a revenue recognition perspective for Asia & Europe Regions.

Accruals, Reserves & Financial Close

• Own monthly and quarterly accrual processes for customer programs

• Establish and maintain reserves in line with historical trends and forecasts

• Perform variance analysis on accruals vs actuals and explain movements

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue

• Ensure timely and accurate posting in SAP systems

• Prepare and review revenue and customer program reporting for leadership

Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., revenue recognition guidance)

• Design and enforce internal controls over revenue, accruals, and reserves

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits

• Partner with Controllers to ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies

• Identify control gaps and drive remediation actions

Leadership & People Management

• Set clear KPIs for Revenue Recognition for Sales Finance process for the regions

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, drive performance and development

• Manage Business Partner Relationships with our Vendor teams.

• Coordinate with Vendor teams for transaction processing and reporting accuracy

• Drive standardization and simplification of revenue accounting processes

• Improve documentation, SOPs, & Process maps for the process.

• Support automation and system enhancements for accruals and reporting

About you:

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / CPA / equivalent accounting qualification

• 10-12 years of experience in revenue recognition, accounting procedures, principles & GAAP requirements

• Strong experience with retail revenue, customer programs, rebates, and discounts

• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/S4 preferred)

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex stakeholder environments

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication 

Work Environment:

• Global Collaboration: This role will involve close coordination with regional teams across the globe.

• Flexible work arrangements - 3 days in a week work from Office

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.

Here's a small snapshot:

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse

• OPD coverage

• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves

• Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being

• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. 

LOCATION

IND, GBS Office Bengaluru

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

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