Diageo India - Finance Head - Commercial

Location: Nagpur

Organization: DIAGEO India

Position: Finance Head- Commercial

Department: Finance

Desirable Qualification & Work Experience:

- Preferred CA,M.com, ICWA

- 8-10 years- experience in handling commercial transactions

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for preparation of daily customer wise OS and following up with the field for OS and collections

- Review credit blocks daily by coordinating with the distillery

- Manage daily deposits of cheques and collections and report the same day to the shared service center

- Monitor and check for RASP, LASP and S&D claims

- Responsible for account reconciliation of customers and resolve customer dispute

- Ensure monthly MIS reporting to the RPC OS

- Maintain LR and statutory audit schedules

- Support the Cluster Head with appropriate finance business partnering

- Assist with the annual SOX risk based scoping process, at the account and process level

- Update and maintain process documentation/flowcharts and controls and where necessary perform walkthroughs to validate the existing SOX documentation and ensure that any changes are implemented

- Identify potential SOX implications of changes in the control environment

- Perform remediation testing of internal controls to ensure timely completion and compliance with the annual SOX test plan

- Work with internal and external auditors to assist and coordinate audit timing, results of management and remediation testing and SOX reporting

- Responsible for maintaining and updating all aspects of the internal SOX reporting System

- Support in the creation and implementation of effective governance, compliance and risk management frameworks across the company to drive holistic performance and maintain reputation

- Ensure pro-active input into preventative actions to address key business risks

Support for resolution of issues and proactively create an environment where risk is avoided

Good to have Knowledge/Skills/Exposure:

- Possess a flair for numbers, an ability to think big-picture and long

- Ability to communicate with and explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders

- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven with the capacity to work in a dynamic work environment

- Ability to be a team player, trouble-shooter and a consensus-builder

- Exposure to complex business environments

- Familiarity with technology and tools

- Excellent analytical, written & verbal communication skills

Best Suited for Someone Who:

- High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment

- Ability to influence key stakeholders.

- Ability to manage their time and prioritize effectively

- Ability to analyze complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement