Global Manager - Controllership - Reporting - CA

About Company

A leading 40+ years old global provider of ship management & marine support service, operating in 25+ countries with a key focus on safety and compliance in their operations, and they are committed to delivering excellence in every area they operate in.

Job Description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

An experienced and motivated individual who has previously worked in external audit and in a shared service centre business Controllership role. Lead Manager Controllership ship layer, implementing best practices and improving the quality of financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS

Group reporting complex area:

- Owning complex areas of the Group external audit

- Establishing and growing the Group Reporting and Consolidation COE in the GSS

- Identify additional areas of work that can be transitioned offshore to reduce global cost

Quality and Control:

- Performing peer Balance Sheet Reviews over high-risk entities ensuring that findings are closed out timely

- Lead initiatives to improve the quality of work delivered by the shared services centre

- Initiating and rolling out RTR quality initiatives to the GSS

- Support the Controllers to close out issues in the entities that they are responsible for Training and Development of the GSS

- Lead training courses such as the implementation of IFRS or on common issue experienced onshore

- Work alongside the internal controls team to develop and deliver effective review checklists and other training materials to enhance audit quality

Team Management:

- Supporting the new controller's layer with best practise, and issues resolution

- Be the local point of contact for all COE team members

Client and Stakeholder Management:

- Develop strong relationships with both onshore teams such as the controllers, the internal control/audit function and the RTR leads in the GSS

- Develop a process for escalating and resolving quality issues between onshore and offshore teams

SKILLS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Chartered Accountant (ICAI or equivalent) with minimum 10 years post qualification experience

- Minimum of 6-8 relevant years of experience in audit, with significant experience in a managerial role.

- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and audit methodologies.

- Proven track record of managing and coaching diverse teams.

- Excellent communication and issue resolution skills.

- Experience in both onshore and offshore environments is highly desirable

ESSENTIAL:

- Must have worked in a shared services controllership role.

- Successful performance management. experience, supporting counselees in their professional development and wellbeing.

- Experience in organizing and executing team social activities and onboarding processes.