Associate Director - Accounting

• Responsibilities The EFS Finance Capability Lead will handle three major areas: Lead the Finance Program representing PGS at the Core Project Team Lead the transformation and transition of accounting/finance processes Lead the Operational Excellence function for EFS including Operational Risk This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, a keen eye for detail, and a proven track record in leading large-scale projects within complex organizational structures
• Essential deliverables: Be an integral part of the Finance Program core team representing PGS and lead a group of project team members at PGS, who will contribute to the program Be involved in the blue printing phase, solution design, testing and implementation of various solutions as part of the Finance Journey Program Contribute actively to the identification of opportunities for Global Delivery as part of the Finance Program and / or other SCBU GD initiatives Contribute to the journey of team extensions / shared services into the development of Center of Excellence based on defined and aligned criteria Conduct capability assessment to identify new opportunities for transition and engage with key stakeholders to demonstrate PGS s potential capabilities for future
• Oversee the planning and execution of transitions for new processes & services into the GBS framework
• Ensure seamless integration of new processes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations by monitoring and reporting on the progress of transitions, addressing any challenges or risks proactively
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and fostering a mindset of innovation & identify areas for process optimization through detailed analysis Identify opportunities for automation within existing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to continuously suggest and enhance the automation adoption
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards while implementing new technologies
• Leadership at Principal As a leader at Principal, you are responsible for activating our strategy, meeting evolving customer needs, and creating an inclusive culture
• Our Leadership expectations are our guide to the standards expected from all our leaders
• Our leaders need to be a positive brand ambassador of our core values and purpose
• They need to understand our code of conduct and know the responsibility to comply
• They stay respectful of diversity and differences and work towards building inclusive teams and partnerships

Qualifications

• Certifications-Relevant Work Experience Preferred educational background: Master s degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification where applicable Proven track record of having implemented ERP solutions for medium/large scale operations from a functional standpoint Strong knowledge & experience of having handled transition and transformation (process, digital, etc) for Finance & Accounting domain Must have a good knowledge and experience of working in Operational Excellence environment as Project Lead, certification in any of the improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, etcis mandatory
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others
• Total years of industry experience: Minimum 15 years experience in BFSI Industry either in GCC / service provider environment of which last 10 years in operational excellence and transition management