Manager - Financial Management Reporting

• Support in preparation of annual budget and operating plans
• Review and analysis of manufacturing cost and related trends
• Analysis and reporting actual Vs. forecast numbers
• Ensure month close and reporting process (review) is well established and documented
• Ensure adherence to Timeline and Accuracy SLAs and meet internal / corporate deadlines
• Ensure that the roles and responsibilities in the month closing and reporting process (including a required understanding of the entity’s operations and appropriate accounting knowledge) are clearly defined, documented, updated, and communicated to counterparts on a timely basis
• Ensure that financial statements of the Entity / BU handled adhere to accounting policies defined by the Corporate and any changes thereof from time to time and any exceptions identified are clearly highlighted to onsite teams
• Application of the entity’s accounting policies to each non-routine event or transaction is independently reviewed for appropriateness and ensures any exceptions are highlighted to business on an immediate basis.  Unusual items and exceptions are investigated and properly resolved / recorded in the general ledger in the appropriate accounting period
• Journal entries are independently reviewed, validated, authorized, and properly recorded in the appropriate accounting period
• All intercompany transactions and balances are identified, reconciled, and appropriately eliminated in consolidation in the appropriate accounting period
• All Profit Centre, Cost Centre and GL Accounts of the Entity are mapped as per standard chart of accounts

Profile Description:

• Commerce Degree from an institute of repute with Chartered Accountancy
• CA with 8+ years/ ACCA with 10+ years experience in F&A domain from FMCG / Automobile / Manufacturing / Captive / Third-Party environment
• Ability to layout clear plans for process standardization within Entities/BU handled and implement the same
• Experience in setting up Validation checklists for all processes and ensure to review on a continuous basis for completeness and accuracy
• Should be able to identify and implement Continuous Improvement Projects (Six Sigma, Lean, YB projects) to improve team’s productivity and efficiency and overall quality of processes
• Extremely well versed with MS Office – Excel, Word Power Point
• Working knowledge of SAP is mandatory and Oracle and SAP BPC/BO/BI would be an added advantage
• Ability to handle pressure and work in an environment of strict deadlines
• Strong domain expertise, analytical skills and logical reasoning with good leadership capabilities.