Job description
Overview :
- Drive performance improvement in the Finance arena in close partnership with the Area Finance Manager & contribute towards delivery of business priorities. Ensure accurate and timely financial accounting & reporting for external IFRS and local statutory compliance for the Area. Drive impact in business outcomes for the Area, including by sparring across functions. Support transformative actions both in the systems and process space in the Area Finance sphere.
Responsibilities :
Align with Area CFO objectives and support finance & business outcomes as a dependable business partner. Collaborate with other functions, CoEs as necessary to achieve the right outcomes for the Area & APMMAssist Area Finance Manager in driving optimal working capital & liquidityDrive & develop efficient processes, challenge the status quo and strive for automation opportunitiesTranslate Organization objectives into actions and drive these by developing and maintaining an engaged teamResolve Finance issues for Area through partnership & collaboration with the right stakeholdersAccurate completion of Books of Accounts as per defined periodicity & timelines for scoped Area entities for both APMM and Local Statutory booksPerform controllership aspects to ensure accurate reporting of Balance Sheet Exposure, suggest required Accounting Adjustments and develop plans to mitigate future exposuresEnsure appropriate execution of Area Internal controls and influence functions to improve Controls scoresOwn the conduct of Statutory Audit for scoped entities along with Group Audit with respect to timely completion, filing and mitigation of audit observations. support other Audits like Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing Audit, or any other Audit as initiated by different AuthoritiesRequired qualification, experience & skills :
Preferred Accounting Qualification CA / CMA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA.Business Partnering skillsInfluencing without authorityCommunication skills (storytell numbers)Holding Others AccountableTaking Ownership of Business OutcomesExecutive Presence ( contribute in discussions, express point of view)Leading leaders ability10 years of post-qual experienceExperience with ERP / S4 systemsKey Metrics :
Timely, quality book closes : both APMM & local statutoryZero overdue audit pointsReporting of Balance sheet exposuresControl Effectiveness ScoresWorking Capital improvementZero open Cash / bank items over 30 daysTop quartile engagement score for teamAchieve Automation & efficiency targetsSuccessful and timely implementation of new systems & special projectsSkills Required
Internal Audit, RTR, Internal Control