Director - Record to Report

Organizational Parameters

Carries a good relationship with Stakeholders.

Contribute and become a strong member of GFS Leadership and India Leadership team

Support GFG and GFR team for their delivery

Strong Technical knowledge of the Accounting and Technology field.

Ability to set examples and elevate the working environment.

Can prioritize the deliverables and exhibits optimum use of resources.

Direct Supervisor

• Head of Global Finance Services

Direct Reports / Indirect Reports

• Direct Reports 5-7
• Full Team 70 –100

Key Collaborative Network

Key Shared Accountabilities Key Interfaces

• Clean Audit and SOX Compliance
• Timely reporting
• GFS team
• Decision Support
• Controller Group
• Design and Delivery Team
• PWC Auditors
• Internal Auditors
• FP&A and FBPs'

Required Education, Experience, Technical Skills And Knowledge

Decision Rights

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting qualification

Experience

• 10 – 15 years progressive work-related experience in accounting and finance with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines / processes related to the position as well as 6+ years managing large teams.
• Working experience around various GAAPs', IFRS, Group and Stats audit requirements.
• Stakeholder management experience, preferably in an international environment

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization. Ability to influence others, present convincing arguments, deal with conflicting viewpoints and an ability to gain consensus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes and regulations globally.
• Advanced financial and operational analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in recognizing and resolving problems or inconsistencies in financial statements, assessing materiality and effect.
• Demonstrated ability to scope and manage multiple priorities, responsibilities, and project participation through engagement with the Projects team.
• Experience in the design and delivery of significant process improvements, including technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft, Hyperion or other enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices as well as IFRS guidelines.
• Ultimately accountable for all aspects of service delivery of the process – quality, efficiency, effectiveness, internal controls, risk and an excellent customer experience
• Impact regarding the prioritization of work and for identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Impact on resource allocation, project costs, schedule and quality levels for assigned area.
• Significant impact for ensuring efficient procedures is utilized and actionable plans are identified to achieve operational targets.
• Independent decisions on accounts and management reports to resolve process or customer issues and to monitor and resolve vendor relations issues.
• Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in potential negative impact to financials of IHG and external owner groups.

Owns

Completion of IHG Corporate BOA in PeopleSoft.

Influences

Various Process Improvement initiatives impacting IHG ways of working managing R2R.

Designing of SOX controls and narratives within R2R.

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Skills Required

Microsoft Office, Sox, Stakeholder Management, Ifrs, Hyperion, Peoplesoft, Gaap, Process Improvements