Job Description

The individual in the role will be part of GFA Pune team responsible for ensuring financial accounting activities at the location are performed end to end from GFA (Pune) for customers in North America/ EMEA Regions. This role is instrumental in supporting the Plant Controller by ensuring that End to End activities are performed accurately & efficiently. This individual is responsible to create and implement procedures to improve the internal control environment and streamline efforts. This position also has important responsibility for building organizational capability within the function by developing finance talent through training, mentoring and coaching. ? Process Centric - Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and processes (RTR, OTC & PTP) with due focus in managing end to end accounting in the RTR function. Ensure an accurate and timely book close: monthly, quarterly and year end. Also, ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information including performing variance analysis. ? Control & Compliance - Implement and drive a Zero Gap culture in the process by proactively identifying and remediating the risks in the process. Closely work with auditors and will be responsible for closure of all internal audit / SOX gaps identified. ? Collaboration - Collaborates with stakeholders to support overall goals and objectives and function as a "business partner". Work closely with Plant Finance/ Division Controller, Global Process Leaders on inquiries, special reporting requests and the like. Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit. ? Quality culture: Drive and leverage various systems and tools to automate processes and drive process improvements. Encourage use of quality tools. ? Process Standardization: Regular review of existing controls and Governance of the standard processes and ensuring alignment to global defined SSC processes ? Team Management and Build organization capability - Will be responsible for managing a highly skilled and talented team through the development of functional and technical knowledge. Also, ensure seamless support to plant controller through effective team management and back up planning. ? Continuous Improvement- Demonstrate a practical approach to continuous improvement of the processes which directly manage the delivery of our services. Improve formalized standards and procedures in using new technologies and facilitates others in learning new technologies. Be a self-starter & be able to operate without close supervision Drive, enthusiasm, openness, honesty, diplomatic, persuasive, coach Influencing skills with relationship building with the customers and stakeholders Accounting Degree (CA) or MBA-Finance with majors in accounting/finance 7-9 years of relevant experience Shift working 14.30 to 23.30 IST however needs to stretch beyond the shift and be flexible based on the requirements. Must have an end-to-end process knowledge for GL/FA and good understanding of OTC and PTP encompassing overall accounting as the area Exposure to SOX and similar regulations Excellent analytical, written and oral English communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across boundaries/business lines. Should have an exposure to manage a team for atleast 4-5 team members Be a guide and coach to the team Excellent MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), Excel Macro Dealing with ambiguity with regard to changes in regulations/external requirements Systematic process orientation, strong analytical and problem solving skills

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