Regional Lead Controllership

Regional Lead Controllership will be responsible to deliver performance that meets or exceeds the required performance levels in terms of quality and efficiency for consolidated management accounts and various other weekly / monthly, annually financial reporting requirements.

The role will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure consistent accounting rules and standards are applied. Will be responsible for the delivery & completion of the Annual Audit process

Supporting the Finance Business Partners in forecasting and budgeting activities.

Scope : All entities covered in cluster of Global regions

Review of timely and accurate management accounts & financial statements
Manage the HFM consolidation system ensuring that results are reported accurately.
Identify opportunities with operations for revenue and cost optimization and prevent revenue leakages
Report Operational and Finance metrics for driving overall efficiency in the business
Review and Present the consolidation and month end reporting of core Financial Statements - P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow with top of the class commentaries
Support initiatives to improve the quality of work delivered by the shared services centre
Actively work on closing out issues in the entities that they are responsible
One point of contact for entity to address queries from the Group consolidators and internal teams
Prepare and present financial decks for the respective Business Units
Managing regions payroll process by collaborating with the payroll groups and treasury functions including day-to-day finance and accounting operations
Provide commentaries on variances between Budget, Forecast VS actuals
Oversees day to day accounting, revenue/ debtors/ receivables management / ageing analysis (A/R), payable / creditor / vendor management (A/P),Working capital/cash flow management including external support from banks and financial institutions
Directing accounting operations, statutory compliance, and finance controllership for the respective offices Collaborating with the Finance leadership of V.Group to ensure smooth finance operations for all the sites
Acting as the trusted advisor for finance and Tax leadership on local tax and regulatory matters
Support the Finance Business Partners in forecasting and budgeting activities.
Work closely in co-ordination with In Country Team , GSS team and Controllers
Liaison with Operations team, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve financial matters
Point of contact for Vendors and Customers Queries
Effective cash management and approve invoices and payments
Ensuring healthy business metrics for the Business Units
Support FC in quarterly and full year reporting requirements and liaising with the Group and local and external auditors.
Lead a team of Team Leaders/ Sr Team Leader and responsible for their growth and development in the organization
Ensures Maintenance of statutory books and monitoring statutory compliance including external periodic statutory audits. Manage and review of periodical budgets (Annual/ quarterly/ monthly basis), variance analysis with corrective recommendations,
Support accounting and due diligence for acquisitions and disposals
Drive solution and implement in discussion with all stakeholders
Management information and decision supportive reports including project & profitability analysis, project and associate performance analysis including project accounting
Managing all periodic statutory compliances including Tax audit, TP audit, MCA filings, etc.
Work with close co-operation with staff
Adherence to group wide financial discipline through balance sheet review, identification of best practice processes and driving continuous improvement
Key role in delivery of quarterly and full year Stat reporting requirements and liaising with the Group and local auditors
Custodian of all control documents and review its completeness
Manage and develop a culture of control, quality, and consistency
Build strong relationships and trust with financial stakeholders throughout the Group.
Assist with various control improvement and ad hoc finance initiatives
Lead Initiatives towards Cost rationalisation and Productivity Improvement
Process Acumen and active involvement with focus groups
Lead Group change initiatives
Ensure culture of consistent policies and practice for financial reporting across the group
Understand the contractual terms and reflect the same in books of accounts
Any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the line manager

Chartered Accountant with minimum 7 yrs experience OR Graduate with minimum 10 yrs of relevant experience
Experience in accounting and financial systems
Extensive Experience in interfacing with business operational customers and Controllers
Ability to manage a diverse group of skill sets in a delivery center environment
Strong communication skills (English required)
Fluent in English (Writing skills, Speaking skills, Oral and reading comprehension)
Ability to portray professionalism and confidence to customers via phone and e-mail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and handle large volume of work efficiently and accurately
Demonstrate high ethical standards