Aquis Search has partnerd with a leading global organisation in their search for a Manager Finance Assurance in Chennai to strengthen their financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
Role Overview
This role ensures financial accuracy, statutory compliance, and robust internal controls across partner agencies. You will review financial reports, drive remediation plans, assess risks, and enhance overall financial discipline, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Assurance & Controls
- Address internal control deficiencies and drive timely remediation.
- Review Monthly Management Reports (MMRs) for accuracy and completeness.
- Review balance sheet schedules, clear aged balances, and ensure full reconciliations.
- Support agents with preparation of financial statements.
- Review draft audited financial statements.
Risk Management
- Identify financial and operational risks, gaps, and non-compliance issues.
- Maintain a Country Risk Register and track mitigation plans.
- Strengthen financial control procedures and governance mechanisms.
Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, accounting norms, and policy guidelines.
- Draft/modify internal policies and support rollout across agencies.
- Conduct training on new process updates and control procedures.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation, automation, and workflow enhancements.
- Evaluate existing controls for effectiveness and suggest improvements.
- Support system upgrades and finance technology initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication & Training
- Present financial performance, risks, and insights to senior stakeholders.
- Participate in finance staff evaluations and support capability development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Accountancy, or related fields.
- 5-10 years of experience in finance, audit, or compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Mandatory: Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion.
- Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong understanding of statutory finance, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and business acumen.
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