Halma - Manager - Accounts

About Halma:

Halma is a global group of life-saving technologies companies, driven by a clear purpose.

We are an FTSE 100 company with headquarters in the UK and operations in 23 countries, including regional hubs in India, China, Brazil, and the US.

Our diverse group of nearly 50 global companies specialise in market leading technologies that push the boundaries of science and technology.

For the last 42 years, the combination of our purpose, strategy, people, DNA and sustainable business model has resulted in record long-term growth in revenues and profits and an increase in dividend by - 5% every year- an achievement unrivalled by any company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Why join us?.

- We are a Great Place to Work- certified organisation, with an employee centric culture anchored on autonomy, trust, respect, humility, work-life balance, team spirit, and approachable leadership.

- We offer a safe and respectful workplace, where everyone can be who they 'REALLY' are, feel free to bring their whole selves to work and use their unique talents, knowledge, expertise, experiences, and backgrounds to create meaningful outcomes.

- We nurture entrepreneurial spirits and empower them to think beyond the possibilities, to discover, shape and build their own unique stories.

- We promote and support non-linear career growth for the right talent.

- We are simple, humble and approachable, and we believe in leadership at all levels to bring our purpose to life.

- Everyone at Halma India makes an impact, and so do you when you join us!.

Responsibilities.

- Develop and manage the accounting processes for the organisation in compliance with INDAS and group policies for the existing and future operations of the organisation leading to accurate reporting of the financial results of the organisation.

- Establish standardized, efficient, and accurate monthly closing processes that meet group timelines, conduct ledger scrutiny, review reconciliations to ensure reliable and timely reporting.

- Revisit the internal controls, identify improvement areas to strengthen the risk management environment of the organisation.

- Ensure accurate and timely payment to employees and vendors.

- Identify and initiate process improvements in the Accounts Payable (AP) function to enhance the customer experience and efficiency of operations.

- Develop a sustainable and efficient Accounts Receivable (AR) process which is scalable to evolving diverse growth plans of the organisation.

- Manage the credit risk in collaboration with the business heads and ensure efficient cash collection cycle.

- Improve the inventory and assets management processes which adheres to the internal controls and valuations methods, oversee physical verification and reconciliations to ensure robust asset management.

- Initiate and manage statutory, internal audits and peer reviews for the company, implement the audit recommendations leading to improved quality, compliance and risk management.

- Ensure compliance to taxation GST, Income Tax, Customs, FEMA, other statutes and internal control policies of the company in the accounting operations.

- Monitor, forecast and managing the organization's cash flow, minimise the forex risk thru' hedging and manage banking relationship for the organisation.

- Identify, implement and manage automation opportunities within the accounting operations.

- Drive the ERP implementation and ensure the project timelines and deliverables are successfully met.

- Effectively collaborate with the business heads, opco leadership, functional heads and corporate finance teams to be an effective partner in fulfilling the business needs.

- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a collaborative, and energised team, committed to the common goals of the function and organisation.

- Establish goals, KPIs, and measure performance and continuously improve the standard of performance.

- Be an ambassador of the cultural attributes of the organisation and ensure the team imbibe the cultural attributes and values.

Qualifications:

- CA / ICWAI Final qualified.

- Good consistent academic record.

Experience:

- Overall accounting experience of 8-10 years.

- Corporate accounting experience, preferably in MNCs > 5 years.

- Experience in GST, Income tax, Customs > 4 years.

- Experience in trading/ manufacturing organisation > 3 years.

- Experience in Microsoft tools and Office applications.