Job description

The Assistant Department Manager for the Shared Services Team will lead the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing & Accounts Receivable team and oversee daily operations, ensure efficient and effective service delivery, and manage a team of professionals. This role involves managing section managers, team leads, and team members to ensure efficient and effective financial operations. Assistant Department Manager need to collaborate with US Corporate Financial Services to develop and implement strategic plans to achieve long-term organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to drive team performance and achieve departmental goals

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the formulation and execution of long-term strategic plans that align with the US Corporate Financial Services vision and goals. This includes identifying growth opportunities, assessing market trends, and driving innovation to ensure sustainable competitive advantage
Collaboration with US Finance Manager to understand Finance department broader strategies and specific Shared Services strategy, and influencing these strategies based on local knowledge and experience.
Lead the planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Billing Teams.
Work with Section managers and leads to support team members, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
Monitor and evaluate team performance along with section managers, implementing improvements as needed.
Mentor and develop Section Manager and leads, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills, leadership and futuristic strategic thought process.
Collaboration with the US finance leaders and BMI finance leaders to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
Represent the Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Billing teams in meetings and presentations, advocating for the team s goals and achievements
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement. Present performance reports for the Accounts payable and Billing team to management.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance team performance.
Occasional travel to US may be required
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA, MBA from prime institutions strongly preferred.
Minimum 12 years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a shared services environment.
An expert collaborator, who builds active strategic partnerships and mutually beneficial relationships to pre-empt sources of conflict and ensure continued collaboration that drives performance for the organization
A proven track record of driving successful transformation and change
Shows courage and confidence to speak up and challenge competently even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
Strong leadership, Strategic Thinking and team management skills.
An experienced people leader, who can deliver optimal work design, development, and drive performance through their team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Assistant Department Manager - Financial Shared Services