Manager or Sr. Manager-Finance & Accounts (Shared Services)

Position: Manager/Sr. Manager – Accounting & Finance (Shared Services) Job Purpose: - The purpose of this role would be to head, direct, guide and manage the accounting operations of a particular set of entities. It is an end-to-end controllership position that will be involved in managing and guiding the entire R2R chain including finalization of accounts, MIS reporting & supporting the audits at various locations. Duties & Responsibilities: - Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting teams for a region or a set of entities across different regions – Payables / Receivables / Fixed Assets / General Ledger. -Ensure all transactions of business are systematically and timely recorded in the SAP system and ensure reconciliation of all inter-co transactions /balances. - Accounting for all activities for Closing -Month End / Quarter end / Year End. Thorough scrutiny of all GLs to ensure all Accruals / provisions are made in the system periodically. - Ensure timely preparation of financial statements - P&L, Segmental MIS, Balance sheet, Cash flows etc periodically with necessary disclosures and notes to financials under local GAAP of the respective entity as well as IFRS. -Lead the team for continual improvement in systems and procedures and develop highly motivated team members. -Audit support and co-ordination with statutory auditors of standalone entities as well as group auditors. -Supporting Automation of accounting and reporting process. - Complying with group level accounting & reporting instructions, internal controls and local accounting standards, Tax & Legal related adherence. - Ability to ensure ongoing scrutiny of the accounts, general ledger, compilation of P & L account and balance sheet. Knowledge & Skills: - Required to have a strong knowledge of accounting concepts related to P&L and BS. - Good communication skills/presentation skills. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills & experience of working in SAP environment. - Understanding of business processes and its dynamics Work Experience: -Exposed to multi-national / multi-currency accounting in an offshore shared service environment. - Proven experience in handling monthly/Quarterly/Year end activities, including up to finalization & facing audits. - Experience in transitioning processes from offshore locations to the shared service center. Education & Certification: - Qualified C.A. /Inter CA/ MBA in Finance with demonstrated 12+ years of relevant experience.