Manager - Global Financial Reporting & SOX Filing (5-10 yrs)

We are currently hiring for manager to oversee GL review and compliances related to SOX. This position is based in Gurgaon for a retail brand and we prefer candidates from retail industry. Please note, mentioning your current salary is very important..

Purpose and objectives of the job:

- Responsible for global reporting's, SOX compliance requirements, GL Review.

- Provide Compliance related information to management by analyzing legal and financial data

- To extend support in legal agreements, finance and accounting team

Tasks and accountabilities:

- Lead the complete coordination with external auditors (tax, statutory, gst etc) for annual Financial Statements.

- General supervision of professional accounting tasks which include but not limited to Accrual, Payroll accounting, Tax Compliance, Treasury Services, Accounts Payable, Accounts. Receivables, and Reconciliation, monthly closing, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Contract Review, Planning and Budgeting, Cost Allocation, etc.

- Review payment documents and review contracts and agreements to ensure the payments accuracy.

- Review the monthly reconciliation report, month-end closing, and financial and management reports.

- Keep accounting manual updated from time-to-time.

- Identify and report to the Finance Head the problems or unusual situations and provide recommendation(s) for corrective action.

- Review proper documentation necessary for international transfer in accordance with the governmental regulations or auditing purposes.

- Prepare & review annual filings with the Central Bank and Registrar of Companies.

- Prepare & review direct & indirect tax filings and ensure statutory timelines and uploads of relevant documentation on company's & consultant's portals.

- Retail Store Compliance w.r.t. to shops & establishment, trade license, Music License etc.

- Timely submission of global reporting's like Sox filings, recurring reports etc.

- Internal Control Framework: Establishing and maintaining a robust internal control system to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), tax regulations, and other relevant laws.

- Risk Management: Identifying and assessing financial risks, implementing measures to minimize their impact

Relationships:

- Reporting to Head of Finance, India

- Office teams - India and Global HQ in Europe

Competencies:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant

- 5-8 years of post-qualification diversified experience in GL Review, Compliance, SOX etc..

- Advance Excel essential (Excluding Macros etc.) and power point presentation.

- Knowledge of Internal Controls in Financial Reporting shall be preferred.

- Knowledge of Business Continuity & Risk Management shall be preferred.

- Fluent in English communication.

- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Personal Skills:

- Results-oriented self starter who shows resilience, determination and the ability to maintain focus on quantitative objectives in a multi-task demanding environment

- Cooperative, considerate and tactful in dealing with stakeholders

- Ability to work collaboratively in an international multicultural team

- An outgoing personality and ability to integrate positively with a dynamic team