Looking for candidates with Finance & Accounts experience which includes - General ledger, Reconciliation, closing the global books of accounts, closing the global books of accounts, posting of journal entries, preparing global general ledger account reconciliation reporting and having reviews with leadership team.

This position will be responsible for a process within fin ops accounting including: hiring, training, and employee development; managing workload and establishing priorities; ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed; managing annual performance targets and operating budget; creating and monitoring appropriate performance metrics.

- CA, CPA or CWA Qualified

Relevant years of Experience: 7+ Years Post Qualification

Total Years of Experience: 10 to 12 Years

- Prefer Finance Professionals from a Retail Industry.

Shifts : 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Notice Period : Who can negotiate up to 30 days

Job Description :

- Leading and developing a team circa 10 analysts, staff accountants, team leads and managers across accounting processes.

- Managing the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.

- Ensure proper review of account balances for the company and highlight the issues appropriately.

- Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place, documented, and operating as intended.

- Manage department's response to internal and external audit requirements and will also ensure compliance with Sox requirements for all geographies/activities.

- Manage complex accounting issues and implement process controls.

- Drive process improvements required to enhance controls and quality of reconciliations and related processes.

- Build and monitor performance metrics, with principal focus on ensuring timely delivery of month end reports, reconciliations and other deliverables.

- Maintain monthly communications and metrics reporting with Director and VP level business partners in finance operations, central accounting and FOAA.

- Grow, develop, and mentor team members: Coach regularly, promote responsibility-taking, communicate expectations with clarity and ensure differences are resolved.

- Actively participate in strategic initiatives and special projects when assigned or required.

- Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives

Knowledge & Skills/ Business Acumen/ Education & Experience :

- CA, CPA or CWA, with 8+ or more years of post-qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts / working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting Knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities

- Past experience in effectively managing groups of at least 10 analyst, team leads and managers.

- Strong accounting skills.

- Exceptional leadership and team development skills.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Strong customer focused (both Internal / External).

- A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.

- Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.

- Expertise in Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (DMAIC, etc.)

- Retail industry experience (Preferred)

- Experience using Oracle Financial Applications (Preferred)

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