Cipla - Head - Finance Controller - CA

Looking at CA with 7-12 years of experience

i. Lead book closing activity & submission of Consolidate Accounts and Financial Performance results to Top Management with analytics.

- Prepare consolidated financials for Emerging Markets & Europe (~$ 400 Mn) such as P&L, cash flow statement. Analyze the same to prepare performance variance report and summaries.

- Coordinate for all stake holders to ensure timely closure monthly books for all Subsidiaries.

- Prepare consolidated budget and strategy plans for the region along with presentations.

- Prepare management level reports for Senior management including Monthly review sheets (MIS).

- Driving hygiene in geographies across the globe.

ii. Internal & Statutory Audits

- Coordinate for Statutory Audit of Subsidiary companies (Approx. 15) in the Region for Timely closure of the Books.

- Conduct self-Audits in the Region to ensure controls are in place.

- Liaise with all stake holders for all Internal Audits. Ensure there are no repetitive Audit points.

iii. Analyse and implement cost saving projects in the Region.

- Analyze, evaluate and implement cost savings through in-depth review of the elements of cost of products including Packaging, RM etc., through competition benchmarking and cross-functional coordination.

- Analyze, evaluate and implement cost savings through various initiatives across various value chains.

iv. Monitor, review and control receivable management function to ensure overall health & hygiene and minimize credit risks

- Monitoring and Control - DSO.

- Control & reduce overdue across all countries.

- Manage preparation of actionable MIS with regular improvements.

v. Transfer Price & Tax compliances

- Ensure Transfer Pricing compliance for all Related party transactions.

- Ensure compliance with Indian Tax laws, Law of land and Compliance with International Tax Guidelines.

vi. Monitor, review and implement company policy / processes and statutes to ensure compliance.

- Creating & implementing a strong control framework.

- Monitor that the policy on credit limits are appropriately defined and followed to avoid credit risks.

- Ensure compliance to DOA, Credit terms and IFC guidelines.

- Ensure compliance with Internal guidelines in Marketing Expenses.

vii. Strategy

- Prepare consolidated P&L, Sales forecast, MOR, Receivables, Inventory, and various other reports

- Management dashboard for EM &EU

- Quality & Timely submission of consolidated Strat Plan and Budget.

- Quality & Timely submission of consolidated LBE, MOR, P&L and cash flow statement as per calendar.

- Quality & Timely submission of return based metrics report for key investments