Job Requirements

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong finance professional to be part of the Global Financial Reporting team for Ind AS and Financial Reporting. The role will be responsible for providing technical accounting guidance on complex business transactions, driving financial reporting excellence across the Group, supporting implementation of accounting standards, partnering with auditors and business teams, and ensuring consistent application of Ind AS across all entities. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting capabilities, excellent analytical skills, and prior experience with a Big 4 firm in Audit, Accounting Advisory, or Financial Reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Centre of Excellence (COE) for Ind AS and Financial Reporting matters across the Group and provide technical accounting support to businesses and finance teams.
Provide accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions including acquisitions, disposals, business combinations, mergers, demergers, restructurings, treasury transactions, share-based payments, and other strategic initiatives.
Draft and review technical accounting memorandums, accounting position, accounting policy documents, and other complex accounting matters.
Support preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and accounting assessments in compliance with Ind AS requirements.
Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards, amendments, interpretations, regulatory announcements, and emerging reporting requirements and drive implementation across the Group.
Review accounting conclusions prepared by finance teams and ensure consistency with Group accounting policies and Ind AS requirements.
Partner with statutory auditors, internal auditors, consultants, and regulators on technical accounting and financial reporting matters and ensure timely closure of observations.
Support accounting assessments for mergers and acquisitions, purchase price allocations, impairment assessments, business combinations, and group restructuring projects.
Drive standardization of accounting policies, reporting practices, and governance frameworks across all entities and geographies.
Conduct technical accounting training sessions and knowledge-sharing programs for finance teams to strengthen Ind AS capability across the organization.
Support annual report preparation and review of financial statement disclosures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Work closely with Corporate Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Secretarial, and Business teams to evaluate accounting implications of key business decisions and transactions.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and strengthening of financial reporting controls and governance frameworks.
Monitor emerging accounting developments and industry practices and recommend enhancements to accounting policies and reporting processes.

Skills

CA with 4 to 6 years (preferably worked with Big 4 in Accounting Advisory (not audit / assurance)
Strong technical expertise in Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), including business combinations, consolidation principles, financial instruments, revenue recognition, leases, impairment, and financial statement disclosures
Experience in preparation and review of standalone and consolidated financial statements, annual reports, and regulatory disclosures
Experience in drafting technical accounting memorandums, accounting position papers and navigating through accounting implications of strategic business initiatives (M&A / Cash Moves / Restructuring)
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills with ability to interact with senior management and auditors
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under stringent reporting timelines

Good to Have

Experience in a large-scale India headquartered India listed manufacturing company with >5,000 crores revenues (FMCG not a must)
Prior experience in Accounting Advisory Services within a Big 4 firm
Exposure to IFRS and global financial reporting requirements.
Experience in handling technical accounting matters related to M&A, business combinations, carve-outs, and group restructurings.
Working knowledge of SEBI Listing Regulations and Companies Act financial reporting requirements.
Experience in preparing or reviewing Annual Reports and integrated reporting disclosures.
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, eMerge, Blackline, or other reporting and consolidation tools.

Work Experience

1–2 years

Benefits

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms.

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Manager - Global Financial Reporting