Senior M&A Accounting Manager
inDrive
Accounting & Finance
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
The Senior Manager – M&A Accounting leads the accounting execution and financial reporting for recently acquired companies and other strategic transactions. This role serves as the accounting subject matter expert throughout the transaction lifecycle—from due diligence through post-close integration as well as day to day oversight of acquired comapnies—ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX control requirements, and scalable processes across newly acquired entities.
This position partners closely with New Venture, FP&A, Tax, Legal, external advisors, and acquired company finance teams.
- Department
- Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Address
- London, Greater London
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Post-Close Integration & Process Build-Out
- Lead accounting integration of newly acquired entities
- Align accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls with corporate standards
- Design and implement scalable month-end close processes for acquired businesses
- Build and document standardized reconciliation frameworks and reporting packages
- Partner with IT and Finance teams on ERP integration and chart of accounts harmonization
Monthly Close Oversight for Acquired Entities
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for recently acquired companies to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Establish reconciliation review standards and control documentation
- Identify gaps in processes and implement corrective action plans
- Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance where applicable
- Provide hands-on coaching to acquired finance teams to elevate close quality and timelines
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as the primary accounting advisor to New Venture team during transactions
- Present transaction accounting impacts and integration progress to senior leadership
- Coordinate with external auditors on transaction and integration matters
Purchase Accounting & Technical Accounting
- Coordinate with Technical accounting team and Advisors on purchase price allocation (PPA) in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (ASC 805)
- Partner with third-party valuation specialists to determine fair value of acquired assets and liabilities
- Review technical accounting memoranda
- Evaluate complex accounting areas including revenue recognition, leases, contingencies, and earn-outs
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong background in M&A accounting and US GAAP technical accounting
- Experience integrating acquired entities and building close processes
- Experience with purchase accounting and valuation coordination
- Strong internal controls and reconciliation framework expertise
Job Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule
- Access to professional counseling services, including psychological, financial, and legal support
- Diverse internal training programs
- Partially or fully paid additional training courses
- All necessary work equipment
About inDrive
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 360M installs across 48 countries.
Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. Our goal is to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2030. Through inVision, our non-profit arm, we support education, entrepreneurship, and equality in underserved communities.
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