Manager of Finance

• Work Schedule: 45 hours per week
• Work Mode - Hybrid

Introduction to the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager Finance to lead technical accounting, direct taxation, and financial control activities for the organisation. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and tax consultants to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and a strong control environment, while also driving process improvement and automation initiatives.

Job Accountability / Role & Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Responsible for proper accounting.
• Oversee proper creation of provisions and accruals.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage general ledger accounts and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Close books and prepare trial balance and financial statements for each period and month-end close.
• Prepare and upload the financial statements to EPM for consolidation by the Group.
• Furnish proper data to FP&A and business teams as and when required.
• Close books and prepare trial balance and financial statements for each period, month-end close, and year-end close.
• Coordinate to close audits and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide proper responses as and when required.
• Interact and deal with stakeholders and internal customers.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial reporting.
• Handle any ad hoc reporting or responsibility.

Direct Tax

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax liabilities.
• Compute and ensure proper and accurate payment of advance taxes.
• Collaborate with external tax consultants to manage tax submissions including returns, accounting, and statutory compliance in several countries.
• Adhere to the company's transfer pricing policy and prepare relevant documentation.
• Implement accounting-to-tax reconciliation processes.
• Support tax and financial audits at global and local levels.
• Engage in ad hoc projects and continuous department evolution.

Company Secretarial & Legal Matters

• Work with the secretarial and legal team to close issues such as MCA filings, creating engagement letters and agreements, etc.
• Ensure all legalities are catered to.

Risk & Controls

• Ensure that all controls are in place.
• Work and interact with the risk team per requirement.
• Maintain the overall control framework of the organisation.
• Work with internal controls and other stakeholders to ensure all control procedures are in order.

Developmental

• Create and develop work processes with a focus on automation and digitisation.
• Work with members across teams for optimum results.

Education Qualifications & Skills

• A professional degree holder, e.g., Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CMA / any other relevant qualification, with 5-15 years of PQE.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant / Assistant Financial Controller / BU Controller or similar role with an eye for detail.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), tax regulations, and control mechanisms.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, Zoho, SAP, Oracle Financials).
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced skill in MS Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and lead accounting teams.
• Good communication skills.
• A team player.
• Ability to guide members across teams for optimum results.
• Ability to multi-task.

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