Job Description

Company Description

Ugam, a Merkle company, is a leading analytics and technology services company. Our customer-centric approach delivers impactful business results for large corporations by leveraging data, technology, and expertise. We consistently deliver superior, impactful results through the right blend of human intelligence and AI. With 3600+ people spread across locations worldwide, we successfully deploy our services to create success stories across industries like Retail & Consumer Brands, High Tech, BFSI, Distribution, and Market Research & Consulting. Over the past 21 years, Ugam has been recognized by several firms including Forrester and Gartner, named the No.1 data science company in India by Analytics Insight, and certified as a Great Place to Work\xef\xbf\xbd. The name Ugam comes from the ancient Sanskrit language and means \xef\xbf\xbdsource\xef\xbf\xbd or \xef\xbf\xbdorigin.\xef\xbf\xbd Ugam seeks to be the source of solutions for the complex problems of retailers, brands and market research firms worldwide. The name signifies the company\xef\xbf\xbds position as a pioneer in the market for data and analytics, and the source of relevant actionable insights for clients.



STRATEGY \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist in the development of short term and long term organization business plans, budgets and appropriate MIS and reporting processes. \xe2\x80\xa2 Work closely with the sales & marketing, operations, talent management, IT and corporate strategy team, for co-ordination of various organizations tasks and activities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support in formulating policies governing the Finance and Accounting Department \xe2\x80\xa2 Support in the development of operating plans for the effective running of finance and accounts team. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support in the cascading of elements of the operating plan to reporting teams and / or cross - functional teams when called upon. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support in the periodic review and alignment of the operating plan of Finance and Accounts teams to the overall corporate strategy. \xe2\x80\xa2 Support in the Periodic evaluation of the finance and accounts strategy and plan to ensure alignment and high level of contribution to overall organizational effectiveness. . OPERATIONAL \xe2\x80\xa2 ACCOUNTING \xe2\x96\xaa Ensuring all expenses are correctly accounted and provided in the books of accounts and all necessary taxes are deducted on the same if applicable. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure periodic review of Accounts Receivable and identify and flag problem accounts to the Accounts Management team and escalate as appropriate. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure prudent and accepted norms are followed for Revenue recognition and maintain detailed reconciliations of all related Revenue accounts. \xe2\x96\xaa Manage the month end books of accounts closing process as per the month end calendar for all countries / entities. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure periodic general ledger scrutiny and reconciliation of all Balance sheet Accounts (including all Bank reconciliations) on a monthly basis. \xe2\x96\xaa Provide timely and accurate MIS /MMR as per laid out calendar to the Management. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure all books of Accounts are maintained accurately and timely as per the Accepted Accounting Procedures. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure that statutory audits and Internal Audit are completed with NIL qualifications within prescribed time limits. \xe2\x96\xaa Lead the program for Physical verification of Assets and ensure that physical assets are tagged and reconciled to the Fixed Asset Register and present the final report to the Board of Directors. \xe2\x80\xa2 PAYROLL \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of employee payrolls, reimbursements, taxes, PF etc. on a monthly basis. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure that payroll process is designed and reviewed periodically to ensure adequate internal controls. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure all compliances related to payroll are complied with on time. \xe2\x80\xa2 TAXATION \xe2\x96\xaa Support the Finance head in all Tax planning initiatives (direct and indirect) \xe2\x96\xaa Interact with Tax advisors and seek clarifications on company matters pertaining to taxation and keep oneself abreast of latest developments and changes in Taxation laws. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure that Tax Audits and Tax returns are completed on timely and accurate basis. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure that all refunds from Taxation authorities are adequately followed up and obtained. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure proper and accurate accounting and reconciliation of all Tax accounts on a quarterly basis. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure that all Direct and Indirect Tax returns (Income Tax / TDS / GST / VAT etc) are filed on a timely basis. \xe2\x96\xaa Ensure computation of advance tax and payment of all taxes - direct and indirect is done on a timely basis. \xe2\x80\xa2 OVERALL \xe2\x80\xa2 Review and Improve processes and systems to ensure smooth, effective and efficient operations in the accounts department. \xe2\x80\xa2 Monitor and lead various initiatives like quality improvement/measurement, automation, etc. \xe2\x80\xa2 Participate in cross functional teams (as and when applicable

Qualifications

B. Com, Inter CA

Dentsu International