Role:
With the entire infrastructure in place, the company is now gearing up for the next phase of growth by expanding into the global fund administration market. With recent acquisition, the company has the presence across over 20 jurisdictions. The Company has decided to get on board senior personnel who will be a key member of and shall take responsibility on critical aspects of Finance, Accounting and Control, MIS reporting, Statutory and Tax Auditors, Regulatory compliance and controllership being the core.
Job Profile:
The incumbent would be responsible for effective GL management, including coordination with various other departments within Finance, Accounting, Audit, Tax and treasury departments across the company and its Group companies.
He / She would be responsible for setting up a monthly or quarterly monthly reporting function. This role requires experience in preparation of financial statement (standalone and consolidation) as per the regulatory framework, taxation (Direct tax, Indirect taxes (incl GST). Experience in dealing with SAP Hana will be a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Control, Audit
- Responsible for driving the development, implementation and adherence of all financial and accounting policies & procedures for the organization in compliance with the applicable financial and accounting standards
- Ensure compliance with local, state and statutory rules, regulations, tax and reporting requirements
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.
- Ensure all audit (Statutory/ internal/ Regulators) and compliance are in line and the preparation of the annual financial statements with principles of accounting
- Prepare timely financial statements in line with the accounting regulations prescribed. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting (B/s, P&L/ MIS and Cash flow statements) – Standalone and Consolidated basis.
- Preparing variance analysis over financial statement.
- Fiscal reporting activities for the organization including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports
- Help with preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Interaction and providing details to the auditors (Statutory, Tax and Internal audit) and smooth completion of audits including subsidiary companies.
- Testing and complying with internal financial control requirement of the company (SOP’s, Risk control matrix etc).
- Participate in preparation of strategic data analysis, research, and modelling for senior leadership.
- Liaising with managerial staff and other colleagues for monthly closure of books.
- Assist colleagues in any other urgent requirement or unannounced basis.
Team Management and Development
- Mentor and develop the finance management team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of a dynamic and effective team
Candidate:
Must have:
- A Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience (preferably from Big 4 background) and good academic credentials with excellent analytical and communication skills
- Hands on experience in preparation of financial statements as per the local regulatory framework, IND AS, taxation.
- Experience in developing SOPs, Risk control matrix and compliance with internal control framework.
Good to have:
- Experience in SAP Hana
- Experience in handling taxations
- Experience in dealing with auditors (Statutory auditor, Tax auditor and Internal auditors)
Desired Qualities and Skills:
- The role requires extensive liaising with multi-jurisdictions team
- Excellent communication, inter-personal and presentation skills
- Solution Oriented and Positive / “Can-do” Attitude
- Self-starter & proactive approach
- Transcending functional boundaries
- Good decision-making ability