Managing Director Accounting & Controls

Location - Mumbai or Hyderabad

Who we are

At FedEx, moving the world doesn't only mean delivering for our customers around the globe. Moving the world is also about creating what's next. We are Team FedEx and we are 500,000+ people strong around the world. The work we all do comes down to one purpose : to provide our customers with outstanding experiences as we connect the world to what's next.

This isn't a place to get just a job. Here, you get a career for life. Its a place to enjoy constant change, growth, and progress in your career. Our willingness to innovate and transform is what keeps us at the forefront of our industry. With curiosity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit, we keep finding new and better ways to deliver results for our customers, for our people and for the planet.

Here, you will have the flexibility and empowerment to reimagine the new, spread your wings and see your impact. By doing so, we are motivated to be better together. And together, we will continue to drive and deliver excellence.

Our Values

We take pride in being a people-first company, where our employees feel safe, valued and respected. Our culture values empower us to deliver great results.

With one FedEx culture, we :

Take care of each other | Commit to do good | Own outstanding | Drive business results | Create what's next

Awards

• FedEx has consistently ranked among the top 20 in the World's Most Admired Companies' report, published in FORTUNE magazine, since 2001
• Ethisphere named FedEx as one of World's Most Ethical Companies® in 2023

What you will do

Direct a team of managers and professionals that plan, organize, direct, and control the Accounting and Controllership functions for the enterprise. Ensures that the internal control structure related to accounting and financial statement balances are fairly reported.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Lead a team of professionals and managers including selection, education, development, motivation, providing strategic direction.

2. Ensure that all financial data used or released by the corporation, as it relates to the functional areas of responsibility and legal entities is accurate and timely.

3. Conducts monthly closing meetings with Accounting and Financial managers to ensure accuracy and complete understanding of monthly results. Participates in monthly closing meetings with the regional leadership and Corporate Controller's team to review results and provide explanations on results as well as any anomalies.

4. Oversees statutory audit and regulatory reporting functions to ensure timely completion of audits and regulatory report findings as well as compliance with local standards.

5. Participates and / or leads project teams with the goal to improve internal processes, including collaboration with the Enterprise Business Solutions and Data and Technology teams on automation and system solutions.

6. Maintains compliance with SEC reporting requirements, US GAAP, Local Country GAAP, and IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX) requirements.

7. Develop and maintain systems and processes that improve the internal controls of the corporation and provide periodic internal control certifications.

8. Utilize data to pro-actively and objectively monitor and address internal related control concerns and opportunities.

9. Establish and maintain a 'culture of exceptional compliance' through on-going education, effective relationship building and collaboration with leadership and functional compliance champions.

10. Contribute to, develop and execute strategic initiatives as determined by CBS leadership

11. Perform other duties as assigned

Principal responsibilities are those most important or most frequently performed duties. The incumbent will perform other duties as required.

You will be a great fit if you

Abilities Required :

1. Ability to effectively persuade, influence and gain consensus with all levels of leadership.

2. Motivational and innovative leader with proven ability to challenge status quo.

3. Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and project management skills.

4. Outstanding written and verbal communicator; present information in a simple and concise manner.

5. Confident and effective decision making and problem resolution skills.

6. Proven collaborator and effective negotiator.

7. Ability to identify and utilize appropriate technology.

What you can expect

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all the aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under national, state or local laws. We will reasonably accommodate team members and third parties with physical and mental disabilities.

Interested to join Team FedEx

Everyone at FedEx has a part to play. It's about coming up with smart solutions, remaining resilient in the face of setbacks, and going above and beyond to get the job done. And whether you're a business leader or delivery driver, you'll be empowered to take responsibility and overcome each challenge in your own way.

If this role and working environment sound like a place you can thrive in, apply today and let's create what's next together.

Skills Required

Us Gaap, Regulatory Reporting, Ifrs