Assistant Manager - Audit and Compliance

Job Description:

Assistant Manager - Audit and Compliance

Location:

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IND

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About the Role:

We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to support statutory audits and compliance activities across UK and non-UK entities (EMEA and/or Asia). You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to prepare accurate statutory financial statements, coordinate external audits, and ensure timely filing to statutory deadlines. You will also help track KPIs and dashboard reporting for senior management on the status of statutory filings.

How you’ll make an impact

• Enable timely, cost-effective audit completion and statutory filings by coordinating deliverables and schedules.
• Strengthen financial governance by helping assess new non-US GAAP standards and supporting implementation with local and US finance teams.
• Improve cross-regional consistency by helping standardize processes and documentation for statutory reporting.
• Support integration of acquisitions into the statutory reporting structure, ensuring clear filing requirements and timelines.
• Assist in the completion of statutory financial statements under IFRS or local GAAP for EMEA and/or Asia entities, per agreed timetables and compliant policies/disclosures.
• Assist with work related to tax return completion linked to statutory account preparation, bridging management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Support audit planning and timelines; manage PBC (Prepared by Client) requests and ensure efficient submission of audit deliverables.
• Assist in integrating new acquisitions into the statutory reporting structure, documenting filing requirements, deadlines, and any policies not aligned with US GAAP.
• Contribute to documented assessments of new non-US GAAP accounting standards and their impact on statutory results; support implementation as relevant.
• Help develop and standardize processes to drive consistency and improvement while ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Work on ad hoc projects as required.

What we look for:

• Professional qualification: ACCA / CA / CMA.
• 2–3 years of financial statement preparation and auditing experience.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and financial statement analysis; understanding of internal control requirements.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across the business and external auditors.
• Self-management: ability to handle multiple priorities and meet financial deadlines; approachable and strong team player.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with SAP or other accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Caseware / OneSource (Thomson Reuters Statutory Reporting Software).
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Process improvement experience

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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