Manager - Systems Operations - Accounting

We are hiring for renowned MNC

Location: Delhi NCR

Position : Systems Operation Manager

Reports to: Head of Global Accounting and Control

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a team of four plus team members in Boston and New Delhi. Assess whether additional resources are necessary for the team to effectively provide support to the business

Establish service level standards for the Accounting Service Operations team. Lead the team in delivering support in accordance with these standards

Lead the support and maintenance of HFM. Responsibilities will include the following:

- Maintain the HFM chart of accounts, reporting, SmartView and process management

- Maintain the data mappings and load file (FDMEE).

- Provide user support and training on HFM, Smartview, Time and Billing and Oracle.

- Develop best practices and communicating these to users

- Map various financial processes involving HFM and other Oracle systems

- Establish of an automated user request portal

- Address user requests as received

- Determine ad hoc projects to be addressed by the team related to HFM as a result of feedback received from users as well as issues encountered

Lead the development of further enhancements to HFM. These enhancements include the Phase 2 of the financial results portion of the financial information management project as well as additional requirements that will come about from changes in Company business. In this regard, responsibilities will include partnering with other managers within various finance functions and the Business Systems Group to determine the nature, timing and scope of projects

Serve as the GAC leader working with managers within the Business Systems Group to implement changes to Oracle Financials and the Oracle time and billing system

Serve as the GAC leader working with managers in other groups within Global Finance to develop accounting systems related solutions to issues that result from current out of date systems and processes that interact with HFM, Oracle financials and the Oracle time and billing systems

Partner with other managers within GAC and Global Finance to provide support for planning models such as the strategic planning template, tax planning template, foreign exchange model and the long term compensation vehicle template

Working with the Accounting Systems operations team and other leaders within GAC, establish a strategy and operating plan for the management of finance master data. Lead the communication of the strategy and operating plan to senior leaders. Once approved, lead the team to execute on the requirements of this plan. Partner with other managers responsible for master data management within other functions (i.e. HR) that impacts finance

Serve as the Data Steward responsible for the assessment and approval of project codes within the Oracle time and billing system

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- 12+ years of accounting systems-related work experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Information Systems

- MBA or CPA/ Chartered Accountant status preferred

- 5+ years of management experience at a large multinational company required

- Experience working within a professional services firm in a business partnership role is a plus

- Significant prior experience with enterprise software and business intelligence software solutions

- Robust knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Enterprise, Oracle Smart View, Oracle R12, Oracle Financials, Business Objects or other comparable systems.

- Advanced computer literacy (use of Microsoft Office and corresponding software applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)

- Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills required

- Strong leadership skills; must be able to effectively set the direction for the team, prioritize work and meet the needs of key stakeholders

- Ability to communicate effectively with senior members of management

- Travel will be required - approximately 25 - 30% during the first 12 months of employment, approximately 10% thereafter

KEY COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate will possess both the technical qualifications for the role as well as other intangible attributes including:

Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making

- An ability to take a big picture approach and consider the ramifications of decisions on various constituencies; will need to learn and understand many facets of company to ensure fair application of policies and guidelines

- Ability to detect nuances, understand impacts, find common ground, and apply common sense to move forward in an ambiguous environment

- Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment

- Flexibility, willingness to work in an iterative environment

- Versatility and openness towards new ideas and change

Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills

- A track record for successfully interacting at all levels within an Accounting/Finance organization and providing leadership across the organization

- Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style; experience as a contributor and collaborator with both senior management and with more junior professionals

- Ability to perform effectively under pressure; consistent management of changing situations with tact, poise, and patience

- Excellent verbal and demonstrated written communication skills

Leadership, impact and change

- Strong leadership skills, demonstrating self-confidence and enthusiasm

- Demonstrated initiative; self-starting attitude, pro-active work management, organization and planning skills

Customer and business focus

- Responsiveness, initiative, and an orientation toward service and broader business needs

- Professional and courteous approach and style

- Track record of effectively managing and meeting customer expectations

Values and ethics

- Professional representation of the firm's values, culture and objectives

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Candidates must be able to perform successfully and produce results in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with values and culture.

- Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential.

- It is necessary to have the ability to understand and manage complex reporting relationships and incorporate multiple labour laws and cultures.

Kindly provide us following (mandatory) details:

Present Salary: Fixed + Variable (If any)

Expected Salary:

Time required of Joining:

Total Exp. :

Relevant Exp.

Reason for Change :

Interested folks can reach me directly (0120-4915876)

Prairna
(Sr. Executive) - TAG