Role & Responsibilities
End to end business process Governance, Master Data Governance & Control, change governance, testing of enhancement / changes, Reliance Data and Process Integration, Training, and development of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Continuous improvement
- SAP System Administrator Approve user authorizations (70 + users) ensuring segregation of duties, direct / mitigation plans for conflicts, ensure Application Security Control (risk assessment, SOX)
- Monthly Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP) including
- GL accounting and analysis, complete, month end accruals, reviewing journal entries, Inter-company transactions etc.
- Retain and protect related documents, evidence, and approval trails
- Balance Sheet reconciliation and substantiation including Debtors/Creditors, Bank Reconciliations (investigating unreconciled items and develop appropriate action plan, Balance confirmations etc) and propose action plan for any non-moving balances
- Provisions (including Provision for doubtful debts /disputed debtor balances, Gratuity & Employee benefits) and write back
- Accounting of accrued income based on year end investments, accounting of gains / losses on sale of investments, revaluation of investments as per the applicable Accounting Standards
- Collaborate with Business Partner to ensure timely and accurate accounting, month end close in SAP System, implement accounting policies as per the financial reporting standards and guidance notes.
- Monitor and provide guidance on accounts payable processes (including vendor payments, Payroll, staff claims, imprest), accurate and timely recording of costs.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting processes and procedures and ensure continuous improvement as per the business requirement
- Supports Audits (Statutory, Internal, Cost, Tax, Global and Regulatory etc.), closely work with Auditors to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards and ensure timely submission of responses and closure of all audits
- Provide relevant information for preparation and timely filing of Tax returns, Tax Audits and assessments and notices etc.
- Stabilization of new SAP and Other systems, collaborate with IT for system upgrades, changes, participate in User Acceptance Testing, user documentation etc
- Collaborate with other finance team members, business teams to deliver cross-functional projects, finance agenda or perform other duties as assigned or as required
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: B.com and Chartered Accountant or CPA
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 10-12 years post qualification experience in MNC Big 4; experience of working on SAP systems. In depth knowledge of SAP Modules, process (MUST) SAP S/4 HANA certified (Preferably)
KEY COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of operational accounting processes and accounting standards (IND AS/IFRS)
- Possess leadership capabilities, Self-starter, flexible, a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Good analytical skills and detail oriented, problem-solving skills
- Quickly build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Building scalable financial processes by working with other functions and business teams
- Comfortable with tight deadlines and prioritize workload
- Engage team members and build effective working relationship within the team.
