Financial Controller

Company Description

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We gather, analyze and process data in ways others can't. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 17,800 people in 45 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION / Financial Controller

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can't. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we've helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 17,800 people in 45 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We're investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

The Financial Controller oversees the financial accounting, operational finance and financial controls for the India markets. Reporting directly into the APAC Regional Controller, they will be supported by the regional hub for shared services, external accounting/tax partners and 2 assistant controllers on site.

What you'll be doing

Finance Administration and monthly closing process

• Work with GFS to plan for local resources and optimize internal process during monthly closing process for internal and external reporting

• Review all GL journals, complete controller review on monthly closing results

• Ensure reporting deadlines and data quality requirements are met

• Review local book financial statements and Oracle book account reconciliations to ensure reconciliation any exceptional or open items are approved and cleared timely

• Closely track and follow up on key balance sheet issues items and overall India markets financial position

• Lead half year and year end reporting process

• Lead monthly review with GFS and other key PL item owners outside of India

• Ensuring accurate accounting as per Indian GAAP and IFRS

• Ensure the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance with Company deadlines

• Review recharge schedules by type; Validate and follow up with group contacts on reasonableness of recharges

• Review internal billing and align with group, region, and country finance position

• Work with GFS to ensure inter-company differences are properly reconciled

• Ensure tax related documentation on recharges are adequately maintained

• Lead on transfer pricing arrangements to ensure proper planning and documentation compliance with Group team.

Statutory Compliance and Controls

• Ensure the compliance of the Corporation with appropriate regulations, legislation and accounting standards and group accounting policies.

• Ensuring tax accounting and record maintenance is in compliance with statutory regulations and Indian tax laws.

• Systematic and complete compliance to all FEMA and RBI requirements.

• Work with APAC controllership team and Group treasury team to ensure treasury activities are properly planned, authorized and executed

• Partner with compliance, legal, and internal audit functions of APAC and group to ensure financial controls are in place throughout the business cycles

• Lead the external audit coordination for the North Asia region in cooperation with GFS teams

Asset Management

• Verification of correct accounting of fixed and intangible assets on ongoing basis as per Indian GAAP and IFRS.

• Lead on CAPEX investment approval financial review

• Management of by-project CAPEX on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis

• Review and ensure capitalization and D&A controls

• Ensure fixed asset ledgers for in-scope BU's and entities are well maintained

Business Partnering and Support

• Ensure the accurate preparation / reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance with Company deadlines

• Ensure that end of year statutory accounts report is finalised by specified date and presented to Directors for review

• Lead on cash flow planning and be the contact point with group treasury function

• Work with regional team to plan and execute funding arrangement

• Support the business in reviewing and understanding the revenue recognition profile of their current and forecasted portfolio (IFRS15)

• Help the business understand risks and opportunities to improve working capital performance through regular balance sheet reviews

• Ensure any accounting entries outside of management accounting books are well understood and explained to the business stakeholders

Leadership & People Management

• Lead a team of 2 financial accountants in the India team, coordinate and plan all activities of any external accounting/tax partners and ensure we utilize our centrally coordinated shared services (GFS) resources efficiently

• Maintain strong and positive working environment and team culture aligned to The Experian Way

• Ensure training and development for all staff members is well planned and achieved on ongoing basis

• Help coach and develop the GFS support staff remotely to ensure high standard of quality and timely delivery of required outputs

• Set clear behavioural standards in line with company values

What you'll need to bring to the party

• This position requires a degree in accounting and membership of a professional accounting body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.

• Indian GAAP - Working knowledge

• IFRS - working knowledge, especially IFRS15

• Indian Direct and Indirect Tax Laws - working knowledge

• Central Sales Act and VAT - working knowledge

• ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion) - Working knowledge

• Banking related regulations - Reasonable level

• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

• Ability to not only work but improve our ways of working with a remotely based shared service team

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

• Experience working in a global organization with stakeholders across multiple territories

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders to achieve high quality outcomes in collaboration with remote teams' support

• Previous experience with working on finance transformation/improvement initiatives a significant benefit.

Qualifications

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