Prudential - Deputy Manager - Entity Finance - CA/ICWA

Job Title : Deputy Manager - Entity Finance

Reports to : Sr. Manager - Entity Finance

Scope of Role : PPMS

Business Area : Entity Finance

Key departments / areas of responsibility : Accounting, Audit, MIS & Statutory compliance

Overall Job Purpose :

- Responsible for preparing Financial Statements in line with Indian GAAP

Drive various audits independently

- Ensure compliance with statutory rules & regulations

- Tax & Transfer pricing compliance

- High level MIS execution

- Work in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities :

- Ensure accurate & timely recording/reporting of all the financial transactions in line with Statutory/ Accounting requirements.

- Ensure clean audit report from Internal auditor and timely completion of Statutory Audit/Tax audit/Return filing

- Ensure implementation of agreed financial controls, adherence to delegation of authority and P2P policy while recording and processing payments to vendors/employees.

- Provide adequate support to consultant and management in defending tax & transfer pricing litigation

- Ensure compliance to Transfer Pricing rules and regulation, file various tax returns and discharge tax liability on time.

- Provide clarifications / information to management on the Financial Information.

- Ensure complete and accurate reporting of costs including accruals and Day1 reporting

- Assist in forecast and other MI tasks

- Plan and schedule work to meet deliverable time lines

- Vetting of PO and contracts, Part of vendor selection panel

- Execute ad hoc tasks

- Plan and schedule work to meet deliverable time lines

- Prepare and implement robust cross training plans

- Effective team management and optimum utilisation of the resources

- Train and mentor new team members

Key Interfaces (please detail purpose and level of contact) :

Internal :

- Sub Functions within the Company - to receive information and documents on time for proper accounting and regulatory compliance

- UK Stakeholders - to understand and implement necessary reporting changes in lines with business needs

- Internal/IFC teams - To assist in concluding audit as per time lines and implementing recommendations and outstanding actions, if any

- Top Management: To provide desired information for MI, produce a summary of annual accounts and compliance with Statutory laws, ongoing litigation etc

External :

- External consultants and regulatory authorities - to ensure regulatory compliance, filing of returns etc.

- Statutory Auditor - To conclude audit as per statutory time lines

Competence / Knowledge / Skills required :

Please describe the requirements for the job, considering the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : (KEY)

- Very good technical knowledge of Indian GAAP, Direct & Indirect tax laws, other regulatory laws applicable to ITES.

- Excellent knowledge of Excel (advanced) and PeopleSoft.

- Very strong oral & written communication skills

- Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation & externally.

- Time and conflict management skills

- Good interpersonal skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : (DESIRABLE)

- Knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

- CA/ICWA with 5-7 years of experience

BEHAVIOURS :

- Lead by example

- Self-motivated and pro-active.

- Effective interaction with top management

- Multi-tasking

- Able to handle pressure.

- Ability to work extended hours

- Demonstrates drive & enthusiasm.