AGM (E4.2)

• Responsible for managing end to end Delivery of F&A (GL Accounting + AP) activities for a Financial Services Client

• Month end closing activities including GL close, GL Reconciliations, Monthly accruals and P&L Finalization, Financial and Statutory Reporting

• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all Accounts Payable Activities – Vendor Set up/ Invoice processing / Payments / Query handling

• Accountable for overview and ensuring effectiveness SOX controls 

• Ensuring Full Compliance with Contractual requirements of the engagement

• Drive Transformation initiatives and contribute to group Finance Transformation.

• Audit Support - Liaison point for external/ Internal auditors 

• helping and creating organizational and program budgets 

• Development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices

Qualifications:  

Qualified accountants- CA / ICWA with 12-15 years Post Qualification experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Month end/ Quarter end Accounting/Close Deliverables

• Ensure closure of daily accounting activities, including Journal Entries, Reconciliation and Settlements

• Review of high-risk accounting activities, including accounting scheme in COA (Chart of Accounts)

• Ensure timely and accurate delivery AP Deliverables

• Managing a big team ( 100 people, mostly accountants) consisting of multiple sub functions like GL Accounting & Reporting (Settlement Reconciliation month end closing, Consolidation, Preparation of Financial Statements; AP Invoice & Payment Processing, Vendor set up and T&E 

• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared towards operational excellence

• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals. Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting.

• Facilitate Performance Reviews for all existing F&A processes and encourage Best Practices for the team.

• Assess training needs for all F&A staff and collaborate with the DRs for the training plan

• Drive strong compliance and Governance framework

Experience

• 12-15 years experience in Finance & Accounting Operations/Management

• Strong background and work experience in Month End Closing and Accounts Payable functions Behavioral Competencies          

• Leadership capability in leading and engaging with a diverse set of high potential Professionals (mostly CAs/CWAs)

• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written

• Adept at managing multiple senior level stakeholders

• Proven strength in driving governance and engagement with multi stakeholders

• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.

• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. 

• High comfort level working in a diverse environment and BPO set up

Functional Competencies 

• Proficiency with IFRS/US GAAP

• Prior Experience in running multiple sets of F&A activities in an Offshore environment

• Prior Experience in running primarily GL Close processes and Accounts Payable processes would be preferred.

Others: 

• Flexible to USA shift hours 

• Passport availability & travel on short notice

Selection Procedure: 

• Domain assessment (F&A - GL+ AP)

• Interview with sr. management & client

• HR Round