Requirements
•15 years of education with 10+ years of post-qualification experience working in a large, multinational finance team or BPO in General Ledger Process, Month-end Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Direct & Indirect Tax, Withholding Tax, Tax Compliance, VAT Netting
•Experienced in Journal entry review and validate backups & coding, Prepaid Accrual, Allocations, FX Accounting, Revaluation, Period end Accounting and reporting
•Qualified accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
•Must carry experience with SAP/S4HANA. Knowledge of financial reporting system is desirable, e.g., OneStream
•Carries detailed knowledge of OTC, PTP & Payroll to validate, identify and highlight any anomalies in the relevant Accounts
•Detailed knowledge on Lease and Project Management accounting and reconciliation
•Ability to solve problems, demonstrate strong sense of initiative, possess accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
•Good communication skills and demonstrates good time management and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable to change and deliver the business expectation
•MBA, ICWA, CA with 15 - 18 Years of experience
Responsibilities
•Review the reconciliation of Balance Sheets accounts, Cash, Tax, Sub-Ledger, Payroll GLs, etc.
•Review the preparation and posting of Journal entries – Adjustments, re-classes, etc.
•Monitor month end close and ensure that the team completes all the activities related to GL close & Tax Activities within strict timeline
•Monthly Tax compliance (Data Extraction, Calculation and filing). Prepare schedule / Reconciliation of accounts for these items
•Undertake analytical review of trial balance to identify and investigate fluctuations
•Identify and drive process improvement programs to improve shared service operations
•Ensure all activities are completed as per quality parameters and make sure to adhere to Audit compliance standards
•Tax Verification, Tax Adjustments and withholding JE verification & posting. Complete understanding of period end activities and reporting
•Ensure all statutory Tax activities are completed within agreed timeline and of the highest quality and ensure metrics are met as per agreed KPIs SLAs targets as applicable
•Ensure all transactions are processed to support Management, Tax, and other Stakeholders
•Support the Regional controllers on any regular or Ad-Hoc requirement and be aligned with their expectations
•Support with Group Audit and Internal audit
•First line review of material transactions and reconciliations
•Support the Regional Controllers for the assigned market and oversee the shared services operations for the market
•Provide inputs relating to Intercompany accounting, adjustments, reconciliations, settlements & Issue Resolution
•Establish and maintain relationships with market stakeholders
Business and Enabling functions
Government Offices
Market understanding and Vendor relationship