Group Controller - Manufacturing Firm - CA/CMA/CPA

Looking for a MEASA Group Controller to join our team. The right candidate will be an experienced team player with the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of employees at all levels including senior management. Join a team where you can make a difference and be a part of a global transformation!

Responsibilities:

- Partner with Vice President - Global Controller in implementing corporate strategy and global corporate direction to each of the regions

- Partner with America's Controller in implementing key accounting procedures and polices

- Lead general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll staff including up to five direct reports

- Maintain accounting staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees as needed. Provide accounting policy orientation to new Finance employees.

- Coordinate key accounting deliverables across the group; ensure accurate and timely closing of financial books by managing key month-end, quarter-end and year-end deliverables

- Analyze (India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel) monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information

- Ensure regional legal entities are in compliance with local GAAP and other regulatory requirements

- Ensure quality and timeliness of work product and balance workload among personnel

- Establish and maintain systems, processes, and controls which ensure the integrity and accuracy of all reported financial results

- Regularly review the control environment and report inconsistencies or policy exceptions to the VP - Global Controller.

- Facilitate, coordinate, and supervise execution and completion of the group audits, statutory audits and tax returns with external auditors and tax firms, respectively

- Continuous accounting process improvements under new NetSuite ERP environment to increase productivity.

- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Experience:

- Fully qualified accountant (CA, CMA or CPA equivalent)

- 9+ years of related experience including 5 years of experience as Controller or Assistant Controller

- Hands on accounting experience with any ERP. NetSuite experience is preferred

- Experience preparing GAAP financial statements and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, practices, and internal controls

- Experience working in a multi-national organization

- Proficient English Speaking communication skills

- Advanced Excel

- Strong business acumen and ability to exercise positive influence in cross-functional teams

- Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements

- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills as well as excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

- Thrives in a fast-paced organization where you can make a difference

- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

- Ability to participate in and facilitate Group meetings

- Ability to focus on details and capable of multitasking.