Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong expertise in group financial consolidation, acquisition accounting, and statutory reporting. The role will own group-level consolidation across multiple entities and accounting standards, support acquisition-related accounting, and ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead group-level financial consolidation across domestic and international entities.

- Prepare consolidated financial statements and reporting under Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP.

- Perform acquisition accounting, including Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), goodwill determination, and related accounting assessments.

- Analyze the impact of acquisition accounting on ROCE, EPS, and future unwinding.

- Harmonize accounting policies and reporting practices across group entities.

- Prepare consolidation workings, financial statements, statutory schedules, segment disclosures, and notes to accounts.

- Ensure compliance with MCA requirements, statutory reporting, and applicable accounting standards.

- Coordinate statutory audits and address accounting and reporting matters raised by auditors.

- Support the accounting and audit of newly established entities arising from acquisitions.

- Implement and manage financial consolidation tools to improve reporting automation and accuracy.

- Work with Finance, Corporate Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Business Finance teams on consolidation and reporting matters.

- Coordinate with external auditors, valuation/PPA consultants, and other advisors.

- Identify opportunities to improve consolidation processes, controls, reporting efficiency, and standardization.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- 8-12 years of relevant experience in financial consolidation, group reporting, acquisition accounting, or statutory reporting.

- Strong hands-on experience with Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP.

- Proven experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting.

- Strong knowledge of PPA, goodwill accounting, and acquisition accounting.

- Experience analyzing the financial impact of acquisitions on ROCE, EPS, and future periods.

- Strong understanding of segment reporting and statutory disclosures.

- Experience with consolidation tools and ERP systems.

- Strong knowledge of MCA compliance and statutory audit requirements.

- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.

- High attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive financial information.

Preferred Profile:

- Experience with listed companies or organizations with global operations.

- Exposure to cross-border acquisitions and multi-GAAP reporting environments.

- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or other asset-intensive sectors.

- Experience working directly with statutory auditors, valuation advisors, and senior finance leadership.