AB InBev - Manager - Internal Controls & Reporting - CA

AB InBev - Manager - Internal Controls and Reporting

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- AB InBev India is looking to hire Manager - Internal Controls and Reporting for its Finance function based out of Bangalore.

Primary Purpose of the role :

- Ensuring accurate and timely Monthly Closing and Group reporting, completion of Statutory Audits.

- Lead the Financial Controls framework and monthly accounts reconciliations and related management reporting. Drive automation in reporting tools to reduce manual interventions.

- Act as an SME for technical opinions on accounting matters, managing zone interactions on accounting and controls.

Key Tasks & Accountabilities :

Monthly closing and reporting :

- Ensure smooth and timely month-end closing while partnering with the cross-function teams

- General Ledger: Responsible for the management of the General Ledgers ensuring that the trial balance provides an accurate and timely information

- Ensure oversight over the accuracy of day-to-day accounting at the Hub office and Breweries.

- Account reconciliations as per the global policy and define action points and act on them within timelines

Group Reporting :

- Review the reporting schedules prepared by the BSC for monthly COGNOS submission and ensure timely reporting

- Support resolution of Group queries

- Keep abreast of accounting standard changes, reflection in ERP & COGNOS, and knowledge transfer to larger finance group

External Audit : Liaise with the external auditors and BSC team for completion of Statutory audits for all entities

MICS framework :

- Review the MICS, Policies and DAG validations and self-assessment performed by the team

- Liaise with the Solutions team to ensure that improvement plans to achieve the MICS targets are implemented

- Lead the weekly and quarterly interactions with the Zone Control

Monthly Account Reconciliations :

- Lead the accounts reconciliation and balance sheet reviews in line with Global Policies 6. Continuous improvement/SME

- Drive the process improvement on complex activities to bring simplicity & standardization in the system

- Spearhead automation in reporting tools to reduce manual intervention

- Partnering with business on the cost-benefit analysis on the potential/renewal arrangements

- Act as an SME for technical opinions on accounting matters, managing zone interactions on accounting and control

Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes :

Education & Experience :

- CA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Audit, GL Management, and monthly books closure

Personal Attributes :

1. High energy

2. Solution-oriented and positive attitude

3. Exceptional customer orientation

4. Fast-mover, quick to adapt

5. Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

6. Integrity and professionalism

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