Manager - Accounting & Audit - CA - Healthcare

Our client is one of the Top Global Healthcare MNC and is looking for candidate who will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust control environment and for internal and external financial reporting, while delivering strategic and business decision support to IT, R&D and Global Business Services (GBS) in India.

General Accounting :

- Oversees financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles/Standards and ethical standards with unyielding integrity; Serves as the primary contact with independent auditors and audit-related accounting matters; Manages administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control accounting, payroll, and local tax payments; Oversees month end close process to ensure timely close and financial reports preparation.

Controls :

Develops local and implements Global accounting policies, procedures and internal controls in support with business processes and decisions; Ensures all activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, ethical standards and the internal Quality Management System.

Treasury :

- Oversees operational cash management and cash flow forecasting; Handles bank administration, funds transfers and foreign exchange dealings under the direction of Corporate Treasury.

- Manages the various statutory and Internal audits along with team and auditor ensuring completion of work within timelines.

- Implements and drives process improvements.

- Participates in cross-functional teams addressing alternate business practices.

- Identify key financial issues; report, interpret and translate them into terms meaningful to business partners and functional managers.

- Anticipates financial needs of business partners; proactively develops financial solutions to those requirements.

- Recruit, retain and develop finance staff.

- Information Technology Management (if applicable in country).

Quality :

Provides input to the Quality committee in finance specific local issues, with the purpose of wither finding a solution form other countries- experiences or providing advice on potential barriers for other countries and local regulations; Drives compliance in all finance related matters (CA&C, SOX, Statutory, monthly Closing); Participates in implementing Quality requirements in all aspects of the Finance Process; Participates in driving quality awareness in every employee, while guiding the local organization towards improved performance and customer oriented initiatives; Co-ensures that employees are notified of all mandatory training and quality obligations with HR Managers - Tracks completion of mandatory training.

Taxation :

Payment and calculation of all local taxes; Maintains of all substantiation records for tax; Assesses and makes provision for tax payable; Liaises with Corporate Tax on transfer pricing issues; Liaises with Ernst & Young (external) to ensure audit compliance.

- Coordinates and reviews of the completion of Country tax returns.

- Responsible for the country's financial reporting process as it relates to income tax accounting.

- Assist with tax audits and communicate tax risk to senior management.

- Research issues that relate to all country/regional taxation.

- Assist in the structuring and planning of acquisitions/reorganizations.

- Work with and manage outside advisors on tax projects.

Provides input to the Quality committee in finance specific local issues, with the purpose of wither finding a solution form other countries- experiences or providing advice on potential barriers for other countries and local regulations. Drives compliance in all finance related matters (CA&C, SOX, Statutory, monthly Closing). Participates in implementing Quality requirements in all aspects of the Finance Process

Management Requirements :

- May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.

- Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

- May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations.

- Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).

Job Scope & Levelling Guidance :

Scope :

Qualifications (5+ years of combined experience):

- Chartered Accountant

- Industry Tax Experience - Shared Services and / or FMCG

Accomplishes results through lower level subordinate supervisors or through experienced professional employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. Monitors progress toward departmental goals; monitors costs of projects and of human and material resources within a department or unit; monitors external environment in area of technical or professional responsibility. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Often heads a centralized functional activity.

Supervision Received :

Works under minimal supervision. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Supervision Provided :

Provides direction and guidance to lower level subordinate supervisors or through experienced professional employees. Acts as an adviser to subordinates and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems. Evaluates performance of and assists in career development planning for subordinates