Supervise the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of financial statements and accounts ensuring data accuracy. Ensure effective maintenance of general ledger accounts
Manage monthly account reconciliations, general ledger accounts, review financial reports to identify and explain variances, and follow documentation & maintain accounting files
Perform general ledger closing, preliminary financial statements, consolidation, and month-end reports
Direct accounting analysis and reporting and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances
Provide technical support and advice to Process Analysts
Maintain all financial information and records
Ensure documentations are prepared in compliance with all related regulatory guidelines and applicable policies
Lead the team in performing month-end and year-end closing by ensuring any reconciling items are addressed and overall timely execution of high quality and accurate processes
Respond in an effective and timely manner to all Business Unit needs concerning areas such as expenditures and inventory
Responsible for Fixed Assets Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Payroll Accounting
Lead Statutory Audit and Complete it within the required time frame
Provide support to all internal and external audits as initiated from time to time
Work in close collaboration with external service provider/outsource partner
Lead all continuous improvement and optimization projects for R2R
Responsible for performance delivery according to agreed SLAs & KPIs in line with the Shared Service Centre standards and respective country norms
Calculation of tax provision including deferred tax working
Prepare withholding Tax return
Prepare Monthly, Quarterly return of Indirect Tax GST etc.
Provide guidance to the team on application of accounting standard for any special business transactions
Perform Weekly review of Trial balance and ensure correctness in accounting
Perform Cost Center wise review
We offer:
A stimulating and challenging job in an international and developing environment
Opportunity to be part of an experienced and open-minded team
Get an in-depth knowledge of best-in-class Finance processes
We expect you to have
Superior understanding of overall Finance & Accounting with strong exposure to R2R processes
Expert Knowledge on Accounting Standards
Experience in Audit and Preparation of Financial Statements
Leadership skills for team management and keep team motivated.
Good Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals
Experience with MS Office required and superior understanding of Finance systems/ERP
Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills
Ability to challenge the standard/Status- Quo in order to secure accounting and improve processes. Open minded when it comes to changes.
Academic & Work Profile
CA/CMA qualification
7+ years of professional work experience in R2R function (Accounting, Reporting and Audits) with 2+ years of experience in leading a team responsible for ongoing reporting and processing
Experience of working in a Manufacturing Set-up/ Exposure working in a Shared services Centre will be an added advantage