This role is pivotal in managing accounting operations across multiple entities while ensuring local compliance, audits, and daily accounting activities are executed with excellence
You will also focus on process improvement, scaling the accounting function, and enhancing the companys infrastructure and operations
This role demands leadership in change management, providing technical accounting guidance, and managing relationships with external service providers
What Youll Do:
Oversee daily accounting operations, including execution of operational accounting policies and general ledger management
Lead efforts to implement and improve accounting processes and systems to safeguard the company and support growth
Provide technical expertise on the application of accounting policies and handle complex transactions
Review and advise on draft contracts to ensure accurate technical accounting and smooth operational integration
Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and reported to executive management in a timely manner
Lead and develop teams across different regions, fostering performance excellence to support the accounting function's growth in alignment with the business
Oversee the completion of statutory audits and other local compliance requirements
Collaborate with broader finance teams (operations finance, business finance, shared service centers) and key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment
Assist in the financial integration of acquired entities, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with internal accounting standards
Work closely with Corporate and EMEA Accounting teams to develop and maintain accounting policies and internal control procedures, ensuring risk identification and mitigation
What Were Looking For:
Proven experience as a people manager, with a track record of leading international teams and managing the entire monthly close process independently
Strong financial acumen with the ability to think strategically and connect the dots in complex accounting scenarios
Professional accounting qualification (CA/CWA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent) with at least 5 years of post-qualification Experience Expertise in translating complex accounting rules into practical day-to-day operations
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Ind AS, and IFRS experience with NetSuite is a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and lead teams effectively
Ability to think conceptually while maintaining attention to detail and understanding the broader organizational impact
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, ideally within a large, multinational company Travel company is a big plus