Finance Controller - CA/ICWA - BPO

Position summary:

Global controller is responsible for running F&A service delivery with special emphasis on driving adherence compliance framework and financial reporting in line with IFRS while also optimizing efficiency and enhancing control. In addition this role will drive and support global reporting requirements, including key performance indicators, critical business indicators and reporting of support of day to day operational activity.

This position also responsible for controlling the quality of Reconciliations, identify the exposure, guide regional controllers on tactical moves and draft strategies working closely with counterpart from Client group leveraging the Continuous Assurance Program testing results and client internal audit findings and recommendations. Also, own and administer GPM / GSM process revisions, regular checks and bring best in class practices from industry and align it to changing regulatory and audit environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Org specific:

- Service Delivery with zero surprises for a team of 150-350 FTEs.

- Own and run career & employability framework and allied initiatives.

- Ensuring QMS, ISMS and ISO adherence and clearing audits without any NCs.

- Develop and execute Delivery excellence strategy and initiatives in the process.

- Responsible as Escalation Point for key service outcomes and issue resolution.

- Responsible for developing and maintaining relationship with senior client executives.

- Support ED / BU Head in ensuring profitability of the contract by diligently tracking and managing cost, budgets and HC and succession planning

Engagement role specific:

Responsible for driving and managing the below from his team and accountable for the output and results

- Statutory, Controls, Compliance & Audit

- Ensure execution of relevant controls

- Suggest, Improve, Propose new controls to ensure financial data integrity and compliance to various statutory and legal requirements of the region (Local GAP, IFRS)

- Preparation of Audit packs during SoX and statutory audit.

- Manage audit queries and oversee information & processes

- Diligent execution of B/S Account Reconciliations framework with an objective to minimize client exposure and identify and rectify issues pro-actively.

Creation of CoE's (Center of Excellence):

- Standardize, Re-write, Create global processes

- Develop expert's pool and institutionalize the knowledge

Financial Reporting:

- Hyperion report pack preparation and submission as per deadlines and in accordance with the accounting and reporting policies communicated by client.

- Unit lock-meetings with client Controllers and Finance Heads

- Narrative and explanations to variances

Month End Closing Management:

- MEC tasks (tracking, controlling and reporting) as per the agreed calendar

- Controls execution and reporting

During the month - Accounting & Operations management

- Review central functions with a view to check compliance to standards and effectiveness of the controls - B/S Reconciliation, GRIR, Bank Accounting, Scheduled journals, Cash-Apps, Invoice Processing

- Process improvement and enhancements using quality methodology and tools

- Drive regional operations review calls with client team.

- Moderate and facilitate discussions to resolve conflict and issue items

Candidate specification:

Educational qualification: B. Com/ ICWA/ CA/MBA

Experience: 14-16 Yrs for B. Com

10 -12 Yrs for ICWA/CA

ERP: SAP

Industry preference: BPO/ Agri Chemical/ Any Manufacturing

Unique Knowledge & Skills:

- Strong People and Project Management skills

- Strong delivery skills especially with complex engagements.

- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

- Excellent knowledge of General Accounting including Financial and Management Reporting.

- Prior experience of managing a contract of 100-350 resources in the area of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting including Financial and Management Reporting.