Brigade Group - Corporate Centre of Excellence Role - Accounting & Audit - CA (5-8 yrs)

About Brigade

The Brigade Group is one of India's leading property developers with over three decades of expertise in building positive experiences for all stakeholders. Instituted in 1986, the company has developed many landmark buildings and transformed the skyline of cities across South India, namely - Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Chikmagalur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, and also has a presence in GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, with developments across the Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education sectors.

Since its inception, Brigade has completed 280+ buildings amounting to over 90 million sq. ft of developed space across a diverse real estate portfolio. Brigade assures best-in-class design and top-of-the-line facilities that exude elegance and sophistication. The Residential developments include villas, villaments, penthouses, premium residences, luxury apartments, value homes, urban studios, independent living for seniors, plotted developments and mixed-use lifestyle enclaves and townships.

Over the years, the projects have been one-of-a-kind in the sector, for example Brigade developed Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru's first lifestyle enclave and Brigade Exotica, one of the tallest residential buildings in Bengaluru. The 'Great Place to Work Institute' has consistently recognised the Brigade Group as one of India's best companies to work for in the real estate industry.

This responsible attitude and innovative mind-set combined with uncompromising quality of the projects over the years has created a brand of outstanding repute. Brigade has announced an ambitious target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045. This commitment reflects Brigade's dedication to sustainability and its responsibility to future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting and Reporting:

- Ownership for preparation and review financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS).

- Establish and maintain the various accounting / tax accounting positions of key business transactions & update the same on continuous basis ( called as " Compendium"). Work with accounts team members who do accounting of business verticals to ensure proper understanding & adherence.

- Create a framework to ensure accurate implementation accounting , reporting of IND AS standards & all relevant / applicable disclosures for all group companies across verticals.

Statutory Audits:

SPOC for Auditors on:

1. All accounting positions, reporting and disclosures.

2. Lead planning and execution of all LRs & annual audit as per Indian regulatory requirements and Companies Act, 2013.

3. Perform audit planning, risk assessment, testing, and documentation.

4. Ensure compliance with auditing standards and provide insights into financial health and operations.

5. This role works as centre of Excellence in the area of accounting, audit, disclosures and takes a lead role in identifying and resolving issues proactively with internal stakeholders and Auditors.

6. The close connect with other functions and business teams to ensure all RCMs are relevant and updated on time Testing at random at regular intervals on sample basis to check effectiveness of RCMs in line with business processes.

Technical Advisory:

- Provide guidance on complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, lease accounting, and consolidation.

Team Leadership:

- Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.

- Review work done by team members and ensure timely and quality deliverables.

- Compliance and Reporting:

- Keep abreast of updates in IND AS, IFRS, and regulatory changes.

- Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and audit committees.

Key Skills:

- Strong expertise in IND AS and its practical application.

- Proficient knowledge of Statutory Audit procedures and standards.

- Familiarity with Indian financial regulations, Companies Act, 2013, and Tax Audit.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and client interaction.

- Team management and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in handling large-scale audits of listed companies

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4-5 years of experience with Big 4 experience in hardcore accounting advisory and/or Audit

- Certificate in International Financial Reporting is an added advantage.

- Advanced knowledge of Excel, audit tools, Power BI and financial software.

- Good communication (both spoken and Written) and interpersonal skills are a must

- Pleasant personality as the job has interactions with Auditors and internal stakeholders