Director/AVP - F&A Operations - CA

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Candidates who are not meeting the below mentioned criteria please do not apply, the candidatures will not be considered.

- CA is a must

- Experience in handling 3rd Party Banking Ops is mandatory. In case the candidate is currently in handling captive operations then previously min 5 yrs of 3rd party ops in a team role is mandatory.

- Handling a BFSI client is extremely mandatory. Investment banking experience will be a plus.

KRAs :

Transition

- Evaluation and prioritization of business processes for offshore service delivery

- Establishing an Utility based operating model to deliver best in class in scope services

- Interface with client teams to evolve a suitable transition approach

- Oversee knowledge transfer

- Manage the relationship with the client business heads

Operations

- Manage service delivery and meet customer requirements as per agreed SLAs.

- Should ensure Customer satisfaction & Operational excellence

- Function as point of escalation for all delivery issues

- Build and manage excellent business relationships with internal/external customer groups, peers and senior management

- Ensure training & developmental plan for all the team members

- Ensure - zero liability- delivery through robust process controls

- Work with Risk Management team for audit and compliance

- Participate in Operations Reviews

Transformation

- Innovate and Improvise on processes with hard targets for process improvements

- Evaluate process changes feasibility and work closely with the client to implement changes

- Driving Quality initiatives including Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma etc.

- Imbibe org culture of focus on - value- in the team with implementation of Value Portal

Work with Transformation Board for generation, evaluation and implementation of big ticket ideas

EDUCATION:

Chartered Accountant Must (CPA will be a plus)

EXPERIENCE:

15+ years in senior management positions with relevant industry experience/exposure in leading the entire spectrum of Finance and Accounting operations

- Worked in Financial Services industry, preferably with a Capital Markets/Custody/Fund Management company

- Knowledge/experience in Financial reporting under US GAAP, IFRS is required

- Familiar with and experience in Sarbanes Oxley compliance

- Working experience in Oracle & Hyperion environment

- Should have managed multiple transitions in shared services and overseen fast ramp-ups of 200+.

Experience in handling 3rd Party Banking Ops is mandatory. In case the candidate is currently in handling captive operations then previously min 5 yrs of 3rd party ops in a team role is mandatory.

SKILLS :

- Ability to drive change

- Thought leadership in the domain

- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

- Strong leadership qualities coupled with Client interfacing skills

- Strong project management and analytical skills

- Six Sigma/Lean experience a plus.