Manager - Financial Accounting & Reporting - Consumer Brand - CA

Job Description:

- European lifestyle consumer brand's India operations to manage their Financial accounting and reporting function.

- Position is based in Gurgaon only for candidates with reasonable expectations as we are a more than a century old organisation with strong fundamentals and stable employee base,

Purpose and objectives of the job:

- To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting aligned with IFRS and Indian accounting standards.

- To strengthen internal controls, streamline financial processes, and support strategic decision-making through insightful reporting.

- To manage audits, tax compliances, and cross-functional collaboration while driving efficiency and mitigating financial risks.

Tasks and accountabilities:

- Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with global standards.

- Maintain strict adherence to IFRS and Indian accounting standards, integrating updates seamlessly into financial operations.

- Ensure meticulous maintenance of general ledger activities, reconciliations, and adjustments.

- Prepare insightful financial reports and dashboards to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

- Strengthen internal controls, processes, and policies to safeguard organizational assets and applicability of Internal

Financial Controls as per Indian standards.

- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and advisors to ensure smooth audits and compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with business goals.

- Innovate and streamline financial processes, leveraging technology for improved efficiency.

- Drive process improvements, cost savings, and support new business initiatives

- Identify and report to the Finance Lead the problems or unusual situations and provide recommendation(s) for corrective action.

- Review proper documentation necessary for international transfer in accordance with the governmental regulations or auditing purposes.

- Prepare & review direct & indirect tax filings and ensure statutory timelines and uploads of relevant documentation on company's & consultant's portals.

- Retail Store Compliance w.r.t. to shops & establishment, trade license, Music License etc.

- Timely submission of global reporting like Sox filings, recurring reports etc.

- Risk Management: Identifying and assessing financial risks, implementing measures to minimize their impact.

- Ensuring adherence to accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), tax regulations, and other relevant laws.

- Risk Management: Identifying and assessing financial risks, implementing measures to minimize their impact

Relationships:

- Reporting to Head of Finance, India

- Office teams - India and Germany

Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant

- 6-9 years of post-qualification diversified experience in Reporting, Compliances and team management