East Vantage - Team Lead - Finance (7-9 yrs)

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Job Title: Team Lead - Finance Operations

Location: India

Education: Advanced professional certifications preferred (CA, CMA), MBA, bachelor's degree in commerce (BCOM), Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Experience: 7 to 9 years of experience with a focus on leading finance operations in Procure to Pay (P2P) & Record to Report (R2R).

Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive Team Lead with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in finance operations.

The Team Lead will oversee a team of analysts and ensure the smooth execution of finance processes across various verticals.

Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of finance professionals across R2R and P2P processes.

- Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of objectives.

- Support team development through regular feedback, training sessions, and career growth opportunities.

- Oversee general ledger (GL) maintenance, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.

- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and internal policies.

- Manage fixed assets accounting, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations.

- Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing required reports and documentation for financial audits.

- Generate and analyse financial statements and provide insights for business decision-making.

- Oversee the end-to-end P2P process, including vendor management, purchase order (PO) creation, invoice processing, and payment runs.

- Handle resolution of vendor disputes and issues, escalating when necessary to ensure minimal impact on operations.

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, payment terms, and tax regulations.

- Implement and monitor key P2P performance metrics (e., DPO, invoice processing time, and supplier satisfaction).

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices within the finance function.

- Standardize processes across teams and locations to maintain consistency in financial operations.

- Provide regular updates and reports to Finance leadership on key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.

- Ensure proper documentation and controls for audits, approvals, and authorizations in both verticals.

- Analyse operational data, KPIs, and financial metrics to provide actionable insights to senior management.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (master's degree or MBA preferred).

- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is a plus.

- 7-9 years of finance experience with hands-on exposure to both R2R and P2P processes.

- At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role, managing teams of finance professionals.

- Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and local statutory regulations.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (e., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills.

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights.

- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.

- Problem-solving aptitude with a continuous improvement mindset.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines, especially during month-end close and audits.

- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in financial operations