Finance Head

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process in adherence with Staples Inc. close timeline. Ensure monthly trial balance is accurate, complete and reported timely to Staples Inc.
• Provide support to Staples Financial Planning Team providing input to Financial budgets and forecasts as required.
• Provide analysis of results such as explanation for material month over month fluctuations of financial results.
• Oversee preparations and review of balance sheets reconciliations
• Manage the accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements process
• Prepare and manage inter company transfer pricing billing process with the parent companies
• Manage cash flow and all treasury functions reviewing daily cash activity, approving wires/payments, ensure all bank accounts are reconciled to GL monthly and providing cash flow forecasts
• Oversee payroll processing in conjunction with HR and recording of payroll activity and benefits to GL
• Provide audit support for Statutory audit and Tax requirements in India
• Review and approve the final direct and indirect tax returns prepared by providers
• Oversee day to day finance activities with out outside service providers.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are appropriately designed and are operating effectively
• Maintain documentation of key controls
• Ability to set up and scale new accounting processes under direction of Staples Inc.
• Serve as main point of contact for any accounting planning, treasury and tax questions from Staples Inc.
• Provide financial support and insight to local leaders
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to associates & Certification Requirements:
• 10-15 years of Accounting Experience
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CBA) with degree in accounting preferred.
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to lead a small team
• Strong communication skills and ability to summarize issues.
  
  

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Skills Required
Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing, Internal Controls, Financial Planning, treasury functions, Accounting