Better - Manager - India Accounting & Financial Compliance (8-12 yrs)

Description

Better.com seeks a Manager - India Accounting and Financial Compliance to oversee the accounting for our India location. As Manager- India Accounting and Financial Compliance, you will be the point person for the India statutory audit, work closely with business leaders to develop accounting and analytical insights to assist in evaluating new business concepts, turning insights into operational measurements, and identifying paths to improve the overall planning and forecasting process. Primary responsibilities include:

- Manage the India statutory audit by working with the audit firm's partner and Better's interested parties to ensure the audit is finished on time

- Lead short- and long-term planning for the team

- Work along the team for process improvements and automation

- Provide the US tax team with the India tax calculations

- Be the subject matter expert on India's financial and accounting compliance laws

- Present Financial analysis to the stakeholders

- Manage the duties of a consulting firm

The successful candidate will have shown experiences in past roles managing India's financial and accounting compliance regulations and supporting decision-making in rapidly evolving environments. This role requires a self-starter with strong modelling skills, a keen attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role also has regular interaction with executives, various business units across Better.com, and external firms and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the India statutory audit by working with the audit firm's partner and Better's interested parties to ensure the audit is finished on time

- Subject matter expert of India taxation - GST, TDS and corporate tax

- Prepares and reviews financial statements per Indian accounting standards

- Prepares and reviews foreign remittance

- Manages Accounts Payable which includes Vendor Relations, Invoicing, checking disbursements and tax related matters

- Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.

- Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.

- Calculates monthly accruals (expense and payroll)

- Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

- Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.

- Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's / Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred

- Experience 7-8 years of experience working with Indian accounting standards and taxation

- Experience working with US generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software

- Knowledge of the Companies Act and payroll accounting

- Experience of working on foreign remittance

- Must have ERP AP system experience

- Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Comfort with leading external auditors and internal business partners

- Ability to lead teams in a cross-functional setting

- Advanced modelling skills including advanced Excel skills

- Excellent business judgment, including strong written and oral communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in an energetic, fast-paced environment