principal specialist, accounting.

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Key Responsibilities:Financial Controls & Compliance. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements by enforcing robust financial controls and adhering to corporate accounting policies.

. Drive compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies, ensuring financial reporting aligns with global standards.

. Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to financial controls and reconciliations.

Intercompany Process Optimization & Data Accuracy. Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and dispute resolution to enhance data accuracy and prevent discrepancies.

. Streamline and standardize intercompany processes across all entities within the group.

. Collaborate with global finance teams to reduce intercompany mismatches and improve reconciliation efficiency.

Acceleration of Financial Close Cycles. Drive initiatives to shorten the month-end close process, improving reporting turnaround times.

. Automate key reconciliation and month-end tasks to minimize manual errors and ensure efficiency.

. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for consistency in execution.

Process Standardization & Automation. Identify opportunities for process automation using financial technology tools, improving operational efficiency.

. Implement best practices in financial reporting to drive uniformity across all reporting entities.

. Lead process improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies in general ledger and R2R operations.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership. Act as the key point of contact for onshore stakeholders regarding financial reporting and intercompany processes.

. Engage with senior leadership and finance teams across geographies to ensure seamless collaboration and issue resolution.

. Facilitate knowledge transfer and training to upskill team members and create backups for critical tasks.

Qualifications & Experience:. Educational Qualification: Postgraduate in Finance / Chartered Accountant (CA)

. Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in RTR/General Ledger with strong accounting background

. Functional Skills:

Strong knowledge of financial controls, reconciliation processes, and general ledger management

Hands-on experience in financial reporting and intercompany accounting

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and financial automation tools is an added advantage

. Key Competencies:

Process improvement mindset, with a focus on automation and efficiency

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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