Finance and Accounting Director

Syntax is a leader in providing Cloud and Managed Services to businesses across North America, South America, Europe, and the Pacific. Syntax offerings, including their best-in-class Enterprise Cloud for ERP, continue to grow and accelerate. This unique solution safely hosts and manages critical business applications. Syntax partners with global IT leaders such as Oracle, IBM, and others. As a Managed Cloud Provider for Mission-Critical Enterprise Applications, Syntax excels in implementing and managing ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in secure, resilient, private, public, or hybrid cloud environments

Note : Not required Freelancers and part time contractors.

Location : Mumbai (Local mostly preffered)

Job Type : Fulltime (Syntax systems)

Job Description :

Produce monthly and year-end financial statements for statutory reporting.

Lead the preparation of periodic financial reports and month-to-month analysis, balance sheet documentation as well as ad hoc analyses.

Responsible for ensuring that financial reporting procedures are aligned with corporate standards.

Plan, organize, and review activities of the accounting team including accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, and cash management.

Work with corporate to grow the finance function in India to support Syntax globally

Lead the year-end audit process for the region, ensuring financial statements comply with relevant standards and practices; interact with financial auditors.

Promote the use of common and harmonized processes and tools across the region based on best practices / strategies.

Collaborate and align with FP&A and Global Finance to provide support for planning initiatives through financial analysis and management information, reports, and recommendations.

Ensure all internal controls and procedures are in place and effective.

Participate in other special projects as required for the growth of the company.

Ensure compliance with local tax laws.

Certifications

Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant

Professional experience

A minimum of 14 years of relevant experience

Experience working in a multi-site environment and international operations

Experience managing a full-cycle accounting team

Key Competencies

Good knowledge of IFRS standards

Knowledge of SAP helpful but not mandatory

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Abilities

Demonstrated management skills

Ability to foster employee performance and development

Decision-making skills

Initiative and autonomy with a strong sense of responsibility

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Organized and rigorous

Act as an agent of change