Manager Business Finance

Job Description : Maintenance of Financial books Ensure adherence to robust financial systems and controls relating to finance interface with business operations Implementing key finance metrics aligned with business operations Responsibilities Supervising regular updation of books of accounts by ensuring compliance of Indian Accounting Standards, IRDA and other relevant laws Reconciliation and correct reporting of GL Accounts relating to Premium, Banks, Reinsurance, Claims, Accruals, Reserves, Provisions, Statutory liabilities, Commission, Incentives, Customers and Vendors. Supervision of team, review and reporting of their performance dashboard in terms of TAT, SLA & accounting hygiene. Preparation of periodic MIS and submission of reports required under various IRDA regulations and circulars. Coordination/ liaising with internal, statutory and IRDA audits and ensuring timely closure and minimum observations Ensuring timely and effective compliance of service tax including correct recording of Input Tax Credit and charge on taxable services Identify and suggest business process improvements from finance perspective as part of continuous productivity and efficiency improvement objective Skills Sound understanding of laws and statutory regulations pertaining to financial management, accounting, audit, compliance and taxation. Knowledge of rules and regulations framed under IRDA Act is desirable. Proficiency on working in MS Office (High on Excel, Word and Powerpoint) Expert Knowledge and hands on experience of transaction related legislations such as TDS, service tax etc. Financial and strong commercial acumen Attention to detail and quality orientation Customer centricity, both internal and external Strong analytical, problem solving & decision making abilities Working with and through others People management skills Positive orientation and proactive Good Communication, interpersonal, presentation and team working skills Ability to influence without formal reporting and relate to people at all levels. Demonstrated ability in developing, grooming talent and mentoring subordinates. Understanding of current technology and applications to enhance finance operations. Knowledge of vendors and their capabilities in financial space. Relevant experience in financial services/ insurance sector is desirable Measures of Success Completion of all accounting activities with minimum pending transactions ensuring full accuracy and within agreed timeliness Timely and accurate finalisation of monthly trial balance, returns, reports and statutory compliances Finalisation of audited accounts with minimal changes from management accounts Efficient transmission of financial information to other team members Feedback from supervisor and other colleagues. Quality of financial data Minimum number of Audit Issues Adherence to agreed TATs Minimum audit observations, deviation from targets Designing financial processes, controls and efficiency measures. Qualification CA with B.Com (Hons) supplemented by further relevant professional study / qualification. Preferably 5- 6 years of work experience in the area of finance environment.