Finance Controller - Software Product Firm - CA/CPA

Finance Controller - Software Product Company| WFH role

Operator:

- Oversee accounting activities and ensure financial statement are accurate, on time and aligned with local regulation and group policy.

- Participate in planning, budgeting, forecasting processes for the business

- Work closely with Business Controllership team to have robust financial controls in place

Steward: managing risks and preserving assets

Catalyst:

- Implement change and transformational projects in O2C/R2R

- Support tax team for tax audits and license amendments

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:

Finance transaction :

- Own Finance activities of O2C and R2R processes

- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting monthly, yearly and compliance to statutory law and group policy (e.g., internal GL reporting, external statutory audit requirements, month-end close, etc)

- Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed and submitted as per group timelines

- Implement group initiatives/projects in R2R, P2P and O2C

- Managing and maximize cash collection, reduce OD and improve DSO

- Together with Cluster FP&A review monthly fixed assets cash and payment forecast -

- Identifying areas to improve department efficiency

Risk Management and Expert Functions -

- Enhancement and compliance of Finance processes, standards and systems are aligned with Group Controllership framework

- Definition and effective application of internal controls in line with Group Internal Audit recommendations and company policy, directly within the financial area and via direction/support for other areas of the business

- Implement Group Tax & Treasury recommendations to ensure most efficient use of the company's cash in a tax efficient manner through short and medium-term cash forecasting, maximizing dividend repatriation and appropriate use of available treasury instruments (eg. hedging) -

- Work closely with Expert Functions (Tax, Treasury, Business Controls) to support priorities e.g., Annual Tax Audits, maximizing VAT refunds, capital reduction opportunities, Advance Pricing arrangements, e-invoicing, decision of branch vs company etc.

Revenue Recognition:

Liaison with implementation team to determine revenue recognition each month - Follow up and suggest actions for rev rec improvement, Maintain control framework around implementation to ensure active projects being delivered

Team Management :

- Manage and lead accounting team (UK as well as India)

- Develop and implement succession plans for transaction team in the cluster

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

- CA/CPA or equivalent degree with 5+ years (excluding articleship) of experience.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Business Central and CRM Dynamics

- Excellent numeracy and communication skills

- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

- Energetic, highly motivated with an enquiring mind

- Stakeholder Management Sense of Urgency/speed Proactiveness , Analytical, logical thinking skills

- Manufacturing industry experience is a must.

- SAP work exposure will be an added advantage.

- Consolidation experience and handling finance for multiple countries, at least 2-3 regions preferred.

- Only female candidates are considered for this role.