Assistant Controller - Manufacturing Firm - CA

Assistant Controller- Manufacturing Firm - CA

Purpose :

Transit business within thisorganisation supplies rail transit system to Indian Railways and metro industry. It will growth from $200MM to $300MM+ business in next 2 years with significant growth expected in the railway industry. This role will part of controllership team and cover all aspects of local compliances, audits, process rigors, internal controls etc.. Given the next phase of growth, new product introduction, localization, factory expansions planned this role is a critical role for the organization.

- Manage overall process for monthly US GAAP Closing driving accuracy and completeness of financials. Work with Operations & Business teams finance managers to perform analytical reviews. Perform all account reconciliations

- Support Internal, statutory , Tax & Cost audits of entities and ensure timely and accurate stat financials. Support Transfer Pricing study, Tax computation & filings and Tax assessments

- Drive accuracy & completeness of financials and enhancements in operational accounting area and drive controllership reviews.

- Drive accuracy and adherence to corporate standards and policies. Manage Compliance metrics, Indian Stat to US GAAP accounting & reconciliations etc. Manage Quarterly closings, reporting and other regulatory filings

- Develop policies & procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls. Maintain SOX documentation and work with Operations/business teams & auditors to get SOX & ICFR testing completed.

- Support Record to Report team and ensure timely capitalization, accurate Fixed Assets Registers, Inter-co billing and settlement of transactions, maintain Accounts Receivable and maintain accuracy of General Ledgers

- Support projects for simplification & standardization of Systems, Processes and support financial accounting processes for merger & acquisitions and rationalization of entity structures

- Ensures integrity of financial systems, general ledgers and sub-ledgers and identify system enhancements to maximize productivity and reduce operating costs

Requirements :

- Qualified professional with minimum 7-10 years experiences of Controllership & Accounting including in Multi-national corporations

- Sound financial management and accounting treatment application, established strong analytical ability, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

- Ability to thrive in an open environment and embrace change, and work with cross functional teams

- Experience of having led a team

Desired characteristics :

- Well versed in all accounting principles and internal control framework to be able to design compliant processes and drive necessary changes

- Strong business and financial acumen

- Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

- Has good fundamental organization & prioritization skills

- Flexible approach with a strong team spirit

- Ability to work independently

- Ability to lead and motivate a team