Manager - Finance CoE (Centre of Expertise)

Jobdescription

The Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Person is responsible for maintaining the organizations financial integrity, supporting audits, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring adherence to corporate governance and compliance frameworks. Person is expected to coach and develop the staff as well as meeting regular operational and reporting deadlines.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

I. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

a. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closure and review

b. Ensure reporting in line with Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP (as applicable)

c. variance analysis, commentary, and periodic reporting packs for management

d. Monitor and interpret updates in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

e. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and reporting frameworks

f. various historical and/or forward-looking MIS, metrics to Senior Management

II. Audit Management:

a. Lead coordination for statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and compliance reviews.

b. Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

c. Address audit queries, drive closure of audit observations, and strengthen internal controls.

d. Ensure clean audit outcomes and timely completion of audit cycles.

III. Financial Controls & Process Excellence:

a. Evaluate existing processes, identify gaps, and drive process improvement and automation initiatives.

b. Work closely with cross functional teams on system enhancements and data integrity.

c. Implement and monitor key financial controls and compliance checks

d. Ensure adherence to internal control procedures, establishing and maintaining accounting standards and procedures

IV. Stakeholder Management:

a. Partner with FP&A, business finance, tax, treasury, and operations teams for reporting inputs

b. Interlock with entity Controllers for entity related deliverables.

c. Interacting with Internal / external stakeholders for resolution of queries and RCA & CAPA thereof.

V. Team Management:

a. allocation and realization of operational deliverable and to motivate team members

VI. E-Sat & C-sat :

a. Focus on Internal Customer & Employee satisfaction while executing the activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education:

Qualified Chartered Accountant only.

Experience:

3-8 Years of professional experience in Financeincluding Financial Reporting & Compliance.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP, corporate accounting, and reporting standards

Expertise in statutory compliance and audit management

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
• Effective interpersonal & communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment