Role Summary:

The incumbent will be part of the India Finance team and will be responsible for managing the Finance & Accounting function, ensuring Statutory compliance, Controllership, Treasury management, Financial reporting, Taxation (Direct, Indirect), Audit, Internal controls, and business partnering activities.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong expertise in Indian accounting standards, Audit Standards, IGAAP, IAS, taxation, treasury operations, risk management, ICFR compliance, and Internal & Stat audit governance.

Accounting, Financial Reporting:

- Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate reporting timelines.

- Review P&L trends and provide insightful variance analysis and management commentary to leadership.

- Perform detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure resolution of outstanding items.

- Regular Trial Balance Review/Monitoring, Ensure accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements, same compliant with Audit standards.

- Ensure intercompany reconciliations, settlements, and confirmations are completed in a timely manner.

- Prepare and present timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IGAAP, and group reporting requirements.

- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss accounts.

Treasury & Cash Management:

- Interface with banks and internal stakeholders for banking operations, foreign exchange requirements, and funding arrangements, deposits.

- Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.

- Ensure adequate funding for business operations through effective cash management practices.

- Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, and banking regulations applicable to treasury transactions.

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing:

- Ensure compliance with Indian direct tax laws and regulations.

- Review and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.

- Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.

- Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities on assessments, notices, and litigation matters.

- Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Indirect Tax (GST):

- Oversee GST compliance including preparation, review, reconciliation, and filing of GST returns.

- Ensure GST reconciliations between books, returns, and GST portal records.

- Handle GST audits, assessments, notices, ITC reviews, refunds, and RCM compliance.

- Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for dispute resolution and compliance matters.

Audit Management:

- Support/ Lead statutory, tax, internal, and group audits ensuring timely closure without significant audit findings.

- Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

- Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.

- Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective action plans.

- Monitor audit compliance status and periodically update management on key findings and mitigation plans.

Internal Audit & ICFR:

- Partner with internal audit teams to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and mitigate operational risks.

- Develop and implement remediation plans for audit observations.

- Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure adequate financial and operational controls are maintained.

- Design, implement, review, and maintain an effective Internal Financial Controls framework in compliance with Companies Act requirements and group policies.

- Periodically assess effectiveness of key financial controls and ensure timely remediation of identified deficiencies.

- Coordinate management testing and external auditor reviews of ICFR controls.

- Ensure documentation of process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control evidence.

- Drive continuous enhancement of financial control effectiveness and process standardization.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, accounting standards, taxation laws, and group policies.

- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information.

- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and assess business impact.

- Support corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance-related activities as required.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor finance team members.

- Drive capability building, succession planning, and performance management.

- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualification:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- Additional qualifications such as Diploma in IFRS would be an advantage.

Experience:

- 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably in a GCC Setup (multinational organization).

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, IGAAP, and Companies Act provisions.

- In-depth understanding of Indian Direct Tax, GST, FEMA, and RBI regulations.

- Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent.

- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

- Experience in handling audits, compliance reviews, and internal control frameworks.

Key Competencies:

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.

- High attention to detail and ownership mindset.

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

- Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and drive business outcomes.