Associate Manager - Finance

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Manages R2R processes and functions for multiple entities in Europe. Functions include Financial Accounting, Book Closures, Flash Reporting & Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Owns identified SOX controls and secures compliance in the operating environment.

Partners with Region Controllership and Business Finance teams in the region to keep the accounts in healthy state.

Liaises with Internal Controls team & auditors lends the right support to enable timely completion of controls testing. Own the mitigation plan for audit observations and drive open issues to satisfactory closure.

Delivers on KPIs and drives improvement to provide a transparent view on the balance sheet accounts, drives closure of open items with clear action plan.

Partners with Process Excellence and RPA team to identify automation opportunities, strategize and execute the plans.

Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development

Ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes.

Creates new operational efficiencies and cost savings within the organization using process improvement.

Education and Experience Required

Qualified Accountant (CA) with Shared Services work experience.

Typically, 5 to 7 years of experience in Accounting & Finance functions including Balance Sheet Reconciliations, GL Accounting, Period End Closing & Reporting functions in a Shared Services environment. Exposure on functions like Fixed Assets Accounting & Lease Accounting would be an added advantage.

Good understanding of internal control environment around the listed accounting functions.

Typically, 3+ years of people management experience in finance managing Financial Analysts & Sr. Financial Analysts.

Prior exposure to Finance Support in IT Services industry.

Experience in an integrated offshore business finance support model would be helpful.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Good first level leadership skills, including coaching, team building, conflict resolution, and management.

Good group facilitation and influencing skills.

Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills.

Good relationship management skills, including partnering.

Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills