Description:

Director / Senior Manager Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

Function: Accounting Advisory | Technical Accounting | Financial Reporting

Role Overview :

The role will provide expert accounting advisory support on complex transactions, financial reporting matters, and implementation of accounting standards. The position requires deep technical expertise across Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP, strong business understanding, and the ability to translate accounting requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Accounting Expertise

- Research, interpret, and document complex accounting treatments under Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP.

- Prepare detailed technical accounting memos, position papers, and whitepapers for significant transactions.

- Formulate and defend the organizations official accounting positions on complex and judgmental matters.

- Act as the subject matter expert for technical accounting queries across the organization.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Ensure accurate accounting and recording of transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards.

- Support preparation and review of financial statements, including disclosures, notes, and judgments, ensuring clean audit outcomes.

- Monitor and interpret changes in accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and industry practices.

- Assess the impact of new or amended accounting standards and advise stakeholders accordingly.

3. Business Advisory & Issue Resolution

- Provide accounting advisory support on new business transactions, contracts, M&A, restructurings, financing arrangements, and complex deals.

- Apply accounting principles to real-world business scenarios to enable informed strategic decision-making.

- Evaluate accounting implications for new products, business models, and strategic initiatives.

- Resolve complex accounting issues through structured analysis and practical recommendations.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with business controllers, tax, legal, treasury, FP&A, and operations teams.

- Engage with auditors to discuss, justify, and align on accounting treatments and positions.

- Present accounting conclusions clearly to senior management and business stakeholders.

5. Implementation & Capability Building

- Lead implementation of new accounting standards and major accounting changes across the organization.

- Develop and deliver training sessions for finance and business teams on technical accounting updates and best practices.

- Benchmark accounting treatments against peer companies and industry practices to ensure alignment with market standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1215 years of strong technical accounting experience.

- Prior experience in Big 4 (Audit / FAAS / Accounting Advisory) or in a large corporate controllership / technical accounting role.

- Deep hands-on knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, and/or US GAAP.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex accounting concepts for business stakeholders.

- Proven experience working with senior leadership and external auditors.