USV - Assistant General Manager/Senior Assistant General Manager - Accounts - CA

Role Objective:

To lead the monthly closure of Books of Accounts, manage Fixed Assets capitalization, and oversee the financial operations. The role is pivotal in ensuring accurate P&L reporting, margin analysis, and providing strategic financial presentations to internal stakeholders and the Board.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Fixed Assets Management: Manage capitalization of projects, review Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP), and lead vendor negotiations regarding pricing and payment terms.

- Financial Closing & MIS: Lead monthly closure of Books of Accounts and prepare monthly P&L accounts and presentation decks.

- Strategic Reporting: Prepare quarterly Horizon-Margin Analysis and Board Meeting Presentation Decks.

- Audit & Compliance: Address queries from Internal and Statutory auditors; ensure compliance with Foreign Travel policies and account for foreign tour expenses.

- US Subsidiary Oversight: Manage books of accounts and quarterly closing for Indicus Pharma and USV North America.

- Operations & Collections: Follow up with customers for payments, track collections, and liaison with partners for profit-share reviews.

- Global Coordination: Coordinate with Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, International Marketing, and Logistics teams for business operations and fee payments.

- Treasury & Advances: Manage vendor payments and investments (approved by NA Chairman) and track/recover overdue forex advances.

STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION:

Type of Interaction:

- Internal: Internal Stakeholders, Project Teams, Intl Marketing, Logistics

- External: Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, US Partners, Customers

Nature of Interaction:

- Internal: Liaisoning for accounts closure, project capitalization, and operational coordination.

- External: Audit resolution, profit share analysis, and payment collection follow-ups.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Experience and Relevant Skills:

- Experience: Minimum 4 - 7 years of experience specifically within the Pharmaceutical Industry.

- Technical Expertise: Well-conversant with SAP ECC/HANA.

- Skills: Highly proficient in preparing PowerPoint presentations with complex charts, diagrams, and Interactive Dashboards.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications:

- Educational Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY (Target Proficiency Levels):

- Achievement Orientation: 5

- Problem Solving and Decision Making: 5

- Integrity and Process Compliance: 5

- Effective Communication: 5

- Collaboration / Team Player: 5

- Planning and Execution / Self-mover: 5