Calderys - Manager - Country Finance

Description:

Core Roles & Responsibilities:

- Financial Consolidation

- Oversee the consolidation of financial statements from various entities.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IND-AS).

Reporting & Analysis:

- Prepare consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

- Analyze financial results and variances across entities.

- Support executive decision-making with insights from consolidated data.

Systems & Tools Management:

- Administer consolidation software (SAP /Oracle and global tools).

- Ensure data integrity and automation of consolidation processes.

- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve system efficiency.

Compliance & Audit:

- Ensure timely and accurate completion of multiple audits in India.

- Liaise with external auditors during group audits.

- Maintain documentation and controls for audit readiness.

Process Improvement:

- Streamline consolidation workflows and reporting timelines.

- Implement best practices across entities.

- Train local finance teams on consolidation procedures.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with regional controllers, FP&A, and corporate finance team.

- Coordinate with tax, treasury, shared service and legal teams for group-level reporting.

- Plant accounting: Understand variance and reporting thereof and co-ordination with plants.

- Direct and Indirect tax: Good understanding of direct and indirect taxes.

Skills & Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and consolidation practices.

- Experience with SAP ERP and consolidation tools.

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and project management skills.

Profile/Competencies:

- Education, background, level of experience.

- CA/CIMA/ with 10 + years of post-qualification experience with a proven track record.

Preferred:

- Work experience in a manufacturing company would be an advantage.

- Experience in working with Shared service teams/ collaboration with FP&A of a large multinational company will be an added advantage.