Analyst Corporate Finance

About General Mills

We make foodthe world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we've been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our foo d is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate.

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance India and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

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Job Overview

Function Overview

The Finance organization partners across General Mills to provide financial expertise to guide and govern the company. We bring a distinctive skill set to help the company sustainably drive strong returns on investment, whether that's brand investments, capital investments or resource investments. We hold ourselves accountable for the areas where we are uniquely positioned to drive results - what we call our Strategic Priorities - but we never lose sight of the fact that we only truly win when the company wins. The Finance function operates as a global team through the partnership of a series of enterprise-focused and business-embedded groups.

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Purpose of the role

This role exists to be a key member, responsible for financial accounting, reporting & financial planning, and analysis for GIC India as part of Corporate Finance team. It includes annual budget preparation, monthly book close and variance, tax compliances and leading other projects independently end to end.

This role entails a key Corporate Finance team member, who will support GIC functional leaders / controllers / team members in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, analysis, and compliance.

Candidates must possess a proven ability work effectively with multiple layers within an organization, especially experience working with Finance team. Individual in this role is expected to have excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and anticipate needs of leaders.

Key Accountabilities

50% of Time

Tax Compliance

• Validate and analyze GST returns and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Monitor and track GST input tax credit (ITC), including reconciliation with books and returns
• Prepare GST refund workings and coordinate timely filing
• Liaise with external consultants for GST notices, assessments, and data submissions
• Compile and review responses to tax notices and ensure timely closure
• Prepare monthly TDS computations as per statutory requirements and share with the Tax team
• Ensure accurate deduction, reconciliation, and timely deposit of TDS
• Prepare and maintain monthly GST/TDS schedules in Blackline as per reporting timelines
• Manage STPI compliance, including periodic filings and documentation
• Coordinate and execute asset debonding processes in line with regulatory requirements
• Perform periodic reconciliations between GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and financial records
• Identify and highlight compliance gaps or risks and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain proper documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews
• Stay updated on changes in GST/TDS laws and assess impact on processes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data submission

Statutory Audit, Tax Audit & Global Internal Audit

• Prepare audit-ready schedu les, reconciliations, and supporting workings
• Coordinate with auditors and address queries in a timely manner
• Provide necessary documentation and data to facilitate audit procedures
• Liaise with internal teams to gather information and ensure completeness
• Track audit requests and ensure timely closure of open items
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, and closing activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations
• Assist in implementation of auditor recommendations and process improvements.

30% of Time

Financial Accounting

• Accounting for month end provisions, cost tracking, and variance analysis
• Prepaid cost monitoring
• Preparation of Lease provisioning and Reports
• CAPEX accounting and monitoring
• Review & share observation on WD-1, variance Analysis on monthly MIS on WD-2, and sharing comments with Manager on regular basis.
• Preparation of provision reversal working & share entry on monthly.
• Monthly One Stream and COPA reporting

10% of Time

Other Initiatives

• Mentor, guide and train new / junior team members in accounting, process understanding and addressing concerns.
• Drive efficiencies in the process.
• Create an environment of continuous improvement to simplify or automate work.
• Compliance with General Mills policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Work/Collaborate on Site wide initiatives

10% of Time

Additional Responsibilities

• Establish adequate governance mechanism within team to ensure correct audit trail and documentation.
• Standardization, harmonization and centralization of various financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements

Minimum Qualification

Required Degree Requirements: Chartered Accountant

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Additional Degree: MBA Finance

Preferred Major Area of Study: Finance & Accountancy

Master's degree

5 to 8 years of related experience

Major Area of Study: Finance, Analytics, Accountancy, Costing, TAX

Professional Certifications: CA, Certification of GST

Specific job experience or Skills Needed

Strong Business partnership with leaders in India & US partners

Process documentation for all activities and its periodic review.

Strong technical accounting background.

Strong Excel and database skills

Strong financial acumen, analytical and critical thinking skills & organizational skills

Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork through own actions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.

Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines.

Offers new ways of doing things and understanding associated risks. Experiments with innovative approaches.

Aligns priorities with business strategy and vision. Shifts priorities quickly when necessary

Understands and applies knowledge of competitive position of division or function.

Seeking coaching for business drivers and how to apply creative ideas.

Presents complex data in a manner appropriate to audience.

Analyzes successes and failures to learn and continuously improve.

Anticipates market trends that will impact competitive advantage.

GST work experience is a must