Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Finalization:
• Lead the finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments for global subsidiaries.
• Supervise GL, AR, AP, fixed assets, and inventory accounting, ensuring proper controls and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors for audits, ensuring compliance and timely closure.
Financial Reporting & MIS:
• Prepare and present MIS reports, P&L statements, and balance sheet analysis at group, company, and business unit levels.
• Consolidate global financial data for management review, highlighting performance trends and variances.
• Conduct variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget / Forecast) with commentary on key drivers.
• Support management in board, audit committee, and investor presentations.
Budgeting, Planning & Analysis:
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with business units.
• Monitor financial KPIs, working capital, and cost structures, providing insights for efficiency improvement.
• Assist in financial planning and decision-making through profitability, cost, and cash flow analysis.
Compliance & Controls:
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to ensure accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Liaise with tax advisors, external auditors, and regulatory authorities as required.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global offices for smooth consolidation and reporting.
• Act as a key liaison between finance and management for financial insights and recommendation