AVP - Legal Entity Accounting - BFSI

AVP - Legal Entity Accounting

Description:

Legal Entity Accounting & Review Team is responsible for the generation of entity level accounting, for undertaking detailed analysis and review of reporting and results as a key control and to provide basic information for performance management. The team is also responsible as Legal Entity controllers for representing to Stakeholder Managers any production issues for the entity across all processes and for preparation of communication of results, issues, and control matters to senior management, Boards and Audit Committees.

Main responsibilities of the Legal Entity Controller/ LEAR team are to :

- Ensure generation of legal entity accounting in compliance with applicable GAAPs and timely close of Books and Records.

- Perform detailed analysis of entity results and communicate the results thereto through partners. Ensure appropriate controls exist and operate effectively within the accounting and reporting function Represent Legal Entities in various firm wide Forums and provide input on accounting matters.

- Update Stakeholders on Entity Results, Governance & Control Matters Main duties/responsibilities of the role: Accounting and Finance: Preparation/Finalisation of monthly financial records (GL,TB) including transaction processing, reconciliations as group accounting policies, supporting treasury and banking activities Statutory

Internal and tax audits:

- Coordinating with Auditors for Finalisation of Accounts, Tax Audit and Certification work Group

Reporting:

- Month end reporting as per requirement - MIS packs, GL accounts balance reconciliations as per standards with adequate back up/supporting documents (GLASS sign off)

- Accountable for adherence to Accounting Policy Regulatory Compliance

- Monthly reporting for STPI, RBI, GST etc.

Direct Tax:

- Prepare tax calculations, advance tax, maintain tax records, liaise with tax team and timely preparation of details required during the Tax assessments, Transfer pricing etc.

Indirect Tax:

- Service tax returns, registers, assessments, refund certifications etc. co-ordination with accounts payable team for monthly/periodical information

Adhoc:

- Responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information to various teams responsible for responding to ad-hoc requests from partners (internal and external) Willingness to work in accounting/finance function and understanding of global investment banking culture.

- Liaising with various global counterparts across the region A department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm's D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Qualifications:

- CPA or Chartered Accountant or professional with 10 years of relevant experience Proven experience in exposure to STPI reporting process is preferable

- Previous exposure to financial reporting & Management Reporting is desirable. Knowledge of Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Companies Act Proactive, agile, self-starter, flexible, hardworking, flexibility/learning, time management.

- Strong collaborative and relationship management skills Phenomenal teammate Issue/conflict resolutions Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Handling sensitive or controversial information in a thoughtful and considered manner.

- You are process oriented Client Orientation Strong customer service orientation in a controlled infrastructure.

- Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work. This should be further elaborated on in your application.