Manager/Senior Manager - Supplier Risk Management - Global Finance & Accounting Center

- Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting; CPA,Master's degree / CA or ICWA or ACS preferred

- 10 years of accounting experience with 4-5 years- the experience focused on vendor management or risk reduction

- Must be familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures, while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

- Should have a solid understanding of current accounting technology (knowledge of Oracle based systems a significant plus)

- Advanced Excel user and proficient in Word & PowerPoint

- Prior transition experience is preferred

Skills :

- Strong People management skills and proven leadership skills

- Ability to handle escalations & resolve the issues proactively & appropriately

- Excellent mentoring and coaching skills

- Non-hierarchical, with a high tolerance forambiguity

- An open high integrity, collaborative professional able to build credibility and a personal network

- Highly organized & confident in the approach

- Good analytical skills & eye for detail

- Strong experience in developing/implementing KPIs (exposure to Six Sigma methodologies preferred)

Who You'll Work With

You will be based in Chennai and will be a part of our Global Finance & Accounting center

What You'll Do

- Own the vetting process for all new vendors and maintain the accuracy of all information stored in the global vendor Masterfile

- Manage a team of accountants maintaining vendor records, site level details, banking information, and related information held within the vendor Masterfile

- Insure all vendors have been accurately vetted following Firm policies and procedures, and compliance with internal controls

- Work with additional groups (e.g. Global Purchasing, Controllers Group) to identify weaknesses, suggest enhancements, and recommend improvements.

- Focus on staff development, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and proactively working to continuously maintain and improve policies & procedures

- Focus on continuous improvements in supplier strategy, evaluation and risk

- Own and maintain the integrity of the Oracle vendor Masterfile global database

- Administrator of vendor vetting software tool

- Be the subject matter expert in vendor vetting methods & design

- Oversee and improve vetting strategy and methodology from a finance perspective

- Prepare risk management plans and provides direction in accordance with Firm strategies and risk principles

- Liaise with local offices on vendor management and initiate process enhancements to reduce risk at the office level

- Work with suppliers to develop innovative solutions on assessing vendors and validate internal processes

- Research and respond to requests relating to vendor information

- Direct contact with local offices, internal clients and suppliers relating to vendor data

- Monitor the disbursement process through the tracking and analysis of key measures and controls

- Coach and motivate the individual teams toward successful achievement of individual team goals.

- Evaluate the skill requirements of each team member, and obtain the necessary training materials to maintain a high quality of service

- Oversee the training and development of new staff members, to ensure they understand all of their roles and responsibilities

- Participate as an active member of the team in support of its overall goals and objectives