About UKIBC
UK India Business Council (UKIBC) promotes bilateral trade relationships between UK and India through its Membership & Advisory offerings by engaging with UK and Indian Companies.
The UK India Business Council believes passionately that the UK-India business partnership creates jobs and growth in both countries, and that UK and Indian businesses have ideas, technology, services, and products that can succeed in the corridor.
Role Summary
Seeking a suitable candidate in the Finance Department to help achieve UKIBC’s business objectives. The role would involve managing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities in India with close coordination with the UK accounting team. Incumbent would also be working closely with the Head Of Finance (HOF). Incumbent will supervise two-member staff for each of the legal entities in India and the UK. The candidate would ensure that the systems and procedures are operating effectively to ensure flawless conduct of audits and set highest governance & operating standards. The candidate will also partner with the HOF and other senior leaders for process improvements to establish efficient workings practice.
Role & Responsibilities
- Overseeing end to end accounting, financial and reporting activities
- Ensuring all statutory compliances of Income Tax, Goods &Service Tax, Company Law and others are managed and complied.
- Manage and oversee local tax positions, transfer pricing procedures and processes for effective compliance
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and expenditures. Identifying and implementing best practice to make the company’s financial processes and controls more efficient
and effective.
Work closely with the business teams to support business requirements and partner to improve & strengthen existing practicesConsistently analyze financial data and present monthly / weekly financial reports in accurately and timely manner. Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements,monitor progress and keep senior leadership team abreast.
Co-ordinate all audit activities for smooth year end closuresLeading the annual budgeting and planning process– bottom-up approachMonthly reforecasting of annual financial performance. Administer and review annual financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriateManage cash flow forecasting by engaging with business teams for revenue and cost inputsLeading the Treasury function by deploying surplus cash in income generating instrumentsOversee Banking operations and responsible for processing paymentsReview and approve monthly payroll for all staffSupport HOF in engaging board and audit committee aroundissues and trendsin financial operating models and delivery, including preparation of reportsReview and clarify finance team roles and responsibilities to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goalsCreate and promote a positive and supportive work environmentWork Experience & Exposure
Minimum experience 5 yearsKnowledge of Indian GAAPSolid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accountingSkills
Ability to plan & adapt, innovate, organize, co-ordinate, multitask, prioritize with minimal supervisionAnalytical, goal oriented and attention to detailProven brilliance in academics and co-curricular activities, throughout your education and career trajectoryStrong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partnersAbility and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managersAbility to participate and lead automation of financial processes (preferred)Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordinglyGood presentation skills, MS Excel, Power Point ProficiencyEducation
Graduation from a good college or universityMasters or CA or CA semi-qualifiedOffice Location :
UK India Business Council India Pvt. Ltd.
2nd Floor, Tower B, Smartworks, Golf view Tower, Golf Course Road, Sector 42, Gurugram, 122002
If you're interested in exploring this opportunity -
Candidates may directly contact me at amanpreet.singh@ukibc.com, and are requested to include their CV and a cover letter.