Financial Accountant - Agro Tech IoT Products

Our Australian Client is into Agro Tech IoT products and is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant for their India office based out of Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore.

This is a 5 day week Work from Office position.

Purpose:

The Financial Accountant - India, reports to the Financial Controller - Group, (based in Australia) and has exposure the Indian market. The role is a broad and wide-ranging finance role including financial accounting & reporting, cash flows, and tax / audit compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Accounting and Reporting:

o Manage monthly financial reporting and controls for India legal entity, including:

- Completeness and accuracy of transactions in the Group accounting system

- Accurate presentation of the company P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements

- Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations

- Variance analysis

- Monthly results review meetings with the Group head office

o Regular project reporting

o Drive the forecasting & budget process for the India business

o Maintain stewardship of India business assets

o Manage Purchasing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions

- Financial process and controls:

o Lead design and implementation of local policies and procedures consistent with Group

o Ensure compliance with Global policies and procedures

o Work with cross functional teams to determine appropriate financial control points

- Funding & Treasury

o Monitor cash position and maintain flow forecasts

o Assist in managing funding arrangements (such as intercompany loans and equity injections)

o Maintain banking mandates in line with Group Treasury requirements

- Tax & Legal:

o Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations (income taxes, indirect taxes, transfer pricing)

o Support the Group in ensuring adequate Insurances are in place

o Oversee performance of financial reporting obligations

o Coordinate legal and financial fillings for the entity

o Coordinate the local audit process & support the global audit process

- Payroll and compensation

o Support the payroll process through review and ensuring accuracy; liaise with an external payroll provider

o Work with HR Team to define local incentives plan, implement and review incentives payouts

o Act as the Travel and Expenses administrator to ensure compliance with Group and local policies

- Projects/ Business Partnering

o Manage financial aspects of projects including invoicing and collection as well as support the quotation process

o Support senior executives and project managers to ensure that financial metrics of projects are at the forefront of their decision making

- Systems

o Local lead for an accounting system (SAP Business One) and an expense management system (Concur)

Skills & Qualifications

Education/ Qualifications:

- Degree in Accounting and Finance

- CA/CPA would be desirable

Experience & Knowledge:

- Experience of at least 5 years in similar position/s with international business exposure

- Accountability for / or led a legal entity controller function including statutory books responsibility and P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow reporting

- Aptitude for technology - Systems savvy

- Sound knowledge of accounting theory

- Thorough understanding of operational business models and strategies

- Working with external auditors and tax consultants

- Knowledge of, and applicable experience in, working with Tax and Treasury functions

- Commits & meets deadlines and priorities consistently - able to deliver under pressure

- Proven ability to deliver results whilst multitasking a range of complex tasks/activities by leveraging cross functional relationships and managing a team

- Strong written and oral communication skills

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

- Advocate of the Company's Code of Conduct and Values

- Sound working knowledge of OH&S and company Policy's

- Advocate for the Quality Management System and mindset of continuous Improvement

Attributes - Demonstrated effective matrix skills (crosses geographies and departments)

- Demonstrated ability to work with all stakeholders (internal/external)

- Results oriented, motivated, reliable and trustworthy working style

- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with ease at different levels

- Business minded, logical, analytical, good strategist and implementer

- Well organized, quick thinker

- Sense of Urgency - Responds to deadlines and priorities

- Assertive, confident, yet flexible

- Resilient and persistent

- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive