Manager - Finance (Shared Services)

1. Management Financials & Performance Reporting - - Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process within the R2R framework, ensuring strict adherence to global timelines. - Review and finalize monthly management accounts (P & L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) prior to leadership distribution. - Conduct deep-dive variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and provide actionable financial insights to executive management. Ensure management reporting accurately reflects business operations and aligns with corporate financial strategies. 2. Statutory Financials & Compliance - - Oversee the preparation and rigorous review of annual statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS. - Manage the \"Stat-to-GAAP\" adjustments and ensure seamless reconciliation between management and statutory books. Stay abreast of changing accounting standards and implement necessary policy updates across the R2R function. 3. Balance Sheet Management & Control - - Act as the primary owner of the company’s Balance Sheet, ensuring overall financial health and accuracy. - Lead monthly Balance Sheet review meetings with regional finance teams and senior leadership. - Review and approve complex account reconciliations; identify, investigate, and resolve long-outstanding or high-risk items promptly. Implement and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable) across all R2R processes. 4. Audit Management - - Act as the primary liaison and project manager for all external and internal audits. - Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules, deliverables, and financial statements required by external auditors. - Address and resolve complex audit queries, technical accounting issues, and audit adjustments in a timely manner. Track and implement audit recommendations and remediation plans to improve financial controls and processes. 5. Process Excellence - - Identify bottlenecks in the close process and drive automation/process improvement initiatives using tools like Oracle. - Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Order-to-Cash (O2C) teams to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy. Qualifications - - Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Finance - MBA / CA Preferred - 7 to 10 years work experience

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