Assistant Manager - Country Controller - BFSI

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a team responsible for delivering core financial control activities, including balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation, ledger close and fulfilment of all statutory, regulatory & management reporting requirements relating to those supported GU processes.

- Ensure sufficient input and support for the DU Lead/Managers for Month End/other period closings related activities; Controllership initiatives working in multiple time zones (supporting North America, LATAM, European Union, APAC).

- Manage, review and sign off on internal & Sabanes Oxley Controls ensuring sufficient evidence for all owned balance sheet & P/L accounts.

- Involvement in effective management of transitions of any additional finance processes & other mobilizations which includes developing and maintaining process maps and supporting documentation for all Controllership activities managed by the team.

- Initiating and managing process improvements where necessary (including identifying areas for streamlining and efficiency improvements)

- Liaising with the Manager/other leads to drive process streamlining & other analytics on time & waste (reduction) management.

- Takes personal responsibility for own and team performance and development and comply with corporate standards. Addresses conflicts or issues within the team in a positive and open manner and provides clear feedback to team members.

- Provide strategic direction to the team taking leadership. Partnering with managers & other leads to retain rich talent & control attrition.

Skills Required:

- Strong exposure to IFRS, other local GAAPs, accounting & auditing pronouncements announced. Supervision of teams responsible for month end process and preparation of monthly management reports, detailed reconciliations in accordance with strict deadlines.

- Financial Accounting & Controlling Skills - A full understanding of US GAAP / IFRS accounting and the impact of entries on profit and loss account, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement.

- Analytical Skills - Analyses complex situations by looking at multiple causes and effects

- SAP system

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in accounting field.