Accountant - AgroTech

Accountant - AgroTech - CA/CPA/Non-CA

Our Australian Client is into Agro Tech IoT products and is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant for their India office based out of Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore.

This is a 5 day week Work from Office position.

CA is preferred but not essential.

Purpose:

The Financial Accountant - India, reports to the Financial Controller - Group, (based in Australia) and has exposure the Indian market. The role is a broad and wide-ranging finance role including financial accounting & reporting, cash flows, and tax / audit compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Accounting and Reporting:

Manage monthly financial reporting and controls for India legal entity, including:

- Completeness and accuracy of transactions in the Group accounting system

- Accurate presentation of the company P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements

- Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations

- Variance analysis

- Monthly results review meetings with the Group head office

- Regular project reporting

- Drive the forecasting & budget process for the India business

- Maintain stewardship of India business assets

- Manage Purchasing, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable functions

Financial process and controls:

- Lead design and implementation of local policies and procedures consistent with Group

- Ensure compliance with Global policies and procedures

- Work with cross functional teams to determine appropriate financial control points

Funding & Treasury:

- Monitor cash position and maintain flow forecasts

- Assist in managing funding arrangements (such as intercompany loans and equity injections)

- Maintain banking mandates in line with Group Treasury requirements

Tax & Legal:

- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations (income taxes, indirect taxes, transfer pricing)

- Support the Group in ensuring adequate Insurances are in place

- Oversee performance of financial reporting obligations

- Coordinate legal and financial fillings for the entity

- Coordinate the local audit process & support the global audit process

Payroll and compensation:

- Support the payroll process through review and ensuring accuracy; liaise with an external payroll provider

- Work with HR Team to define local incentives plan, implement and review incentives payouts

- Act as the Travel and Expenses administrator to ensure compliance with Group and local policies

Projects/ Business Partnering:

- Manage financial aspects of projects including invoicing and collection as well as support the quotation process

- Support senior executives and project managers to ensure that financial metrics of projects are at the forefront of their decision making

Systems:

- Local lead for an accounting system (SAP Business One) and an expense management system (Concur)

Skills & Qualifications:

Education/ Qualifications:

- Degree in Accounting and Finance

- CA/CPA would be desirable

Experience & Knowledge:

- Experience of at least 5 years in similar position/s with international business exposure

- Accountability for / or led a legal entity controller function including statutory books responsibility and P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow reporting

- Aptitude for technology - Systems savvy

- Sound knowledge of accounting theory

- Thorough understanding of operational business models and strategies

- Working with external auditors and tax consultants

- Knowledge of, and applicable experience in, working with Tax and Treasury functions

- Commits & meets deadlines and priorities consistently - able to deliver under pressure

- Proven ability to deliver results whilst multitasking a range of complex tasks/activities by leveraging cross functional relationships and managing a team

- Strong written and oral communication skills

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

- Advocate of the Company's Code of Conduct and Values

- Sound working knowledge of OH&S and company Policy's

- Advocate for the Quality Management System and mindset of continuous Improvement

Attributes:

- Demonstrated effective matrix skills (crosses geographies and departments)

- Demonstrated ability to work with all stakeholders (internal/external)

- Results oriented, motivated, reliable and trustworthy working style

- Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with ease at different levels

- Business minded, logical, analytical, good strategist and implementer

- Well organized, quick thinker

- Sense of Urgency - Responds to deadlines and priorities

- Assertive, confident, yet flexible

- Resilient and persistent

- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive