Executive - Accounts

We are hiring for Executive - Accounts in Halma.

About us
Halma is a global group of life-saving technologies companies, driven by a clear purpose. We are an FTSE 100 company with headquarters in the UK and operations in 23 countries, including regional hubs in India, China, Brazil, and the US.

Our diverse group of nearly 50 global companies specialise in market leading technologies that push the boundaries of science and technology.

For the last 42 years, the combination of our purpose, strategy, people, DNA and sustainable business model has resulted in record long-term growth in revenues and profits and an increase in dividend by 5% every year- an achievement unrivalled by any company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

We have a team of over 200 professionals representing commercial, digital and support functions across our six offices in India, two in Bengaluru and one each in Delhi, Mumbai, Thanjavur, and Vadodara

Why join us?

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with an employee centric culture anchored on autonomy, trust, respect, humility, work-life balance, team spirit, and approachable leadership.

We offer a safe and respectful workplace, where everyone can be who they REALLY are, feel free to bring their whole selves to work and use their unique talents, knowledge, expertise, experiences, and backgrounds to create meaningful outcomes.

We nurture entrepreneurial spirits and empower them to think beyond the possibilities, to discover, shape and build their own unique stories. We promote and support non-linear career growth for the right talent.

We are simple, humble and approachable, and we believe in leadership at all levels to bring our purpose to life. Everyone at Halma India makes an impact, and so do you when you join us!

Position Objective

The Accounts Executive will ensure the financial records of Halma specially on AR and Inventory are maintained accurately in conformance to the accounting policies, internal controls and the statutory requirements and thereby minimizing financial risk the organization is exposed to. He / She will also be responsible to prepare and provide various reports and analysis.

Responsibilities

Invoicing & Accounts receivable

Generate and dispatch customer invoices accurately and promptly based on agreed timelines.
Account for the customer receipt entries in ERP after verification of the bank statements / cheques received, etc
Manage and monitor customer credit limits in ERP according to credit policy and Post Dated Cheques (PDCs)
Prepare, review, and maintain the debtors ageing report; reconcile receipts and invoices promptly.
Follow up with customers on outstanding payments and coordinate with Opco representatives to minimize overdue receivables.

Inventory accounting and records maintenance

Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP system.
Complete the physical inventory verification on periodic intervals and reconcile with ERP records.
Account for Inventory obsolescence and debtors provisions as per the accounting standards and company policies

Audit & Book Close

Provide required information and supporting documents to auditors and support for the timely conclusion of audits.
Prepare workings for the closing entries, conduct ledger scrutiny for monthly books closure as per the close schedule of the company.
Generate reports and complete reconciliations required for monthly closures
Calculate cost of goods sold (COGS), sales prices, margins, etc accurately

Other activities

Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and maintain up-to-date bank entries.
Generate specified reports on daily, weekly, and monthly basis as required
Assisting in SVB documents submission, tracking, and filing the documents and records
Act as a back up for other activities related to Finance function as and when required
Prepare various ad-hoc reports and reconciliations as requested by statutory departments, Opcos, etc.

Process Improvement Initiatives

Participate actively in process improvement initiatives
Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems and other automation tools

Critical Success factors

Knowledge of accounting principles, accounting standards, direct and indirect taxes
Knowledge of Inventory accounting, Customs duty, Imports and Exports
Ability to pay attention to the details
Ability to be organized and meet deadlines
Communicating effectively with internal & external stakeholders
Flexible and collaborative approach to achieve team s goals

Academic qualification

B.com / M.com with 2-3 years of experience in Trading or Manufacture Setups
CA Inter with article ship experience in Trading or Manufacture Company audits

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate accounting and indirect taxation
Minimum 1 year of experience in AR Process, Inventory management and Reporting
Experience in ERP Accounting software, preferable

Key attributes

Good knowledge of Indian accounting standards and IFRS
Good understanding of direct and indirect taxation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work across multiple functions and teams
Good knowledge of corporate accounting functions

Competencies

Good verbal & written communication skills.
Possess good knowledge on MS Office, (MS excel in particular)
Ability to adapt to the growing organization needs
Focused on quality of work
Ability to handle confidential information
Adheres to ethical standards