Main Purpose
Controls and Reporting is an important function which works very closely with Sector and India region Finance function to ensure timely and accurate submission of results, anchors audits(statutory, US GAAP, Corporate audit), leads the overall simplification agenda within controls team for India Region
The incumbent plays a critical role within the control organisaton. The incumbent works with internal and external stakeholders including other Finance Operations, Commercial & Planning Teams, Internal audit team-SNB, External Statutory, Tax and US GAAP auditors ,Corporate auditors and IBM. Incumbent would ensure timely submission of monthly / quarterly Ind-AS compliant financials; improvement, standardisation and simplification of processes and closure of annual Statutory Audit & Tax Audits etc.
Key Accountabilities
Key deliverables for this role includes:
- Preparation & finalization of Annual Ind AS compliant Standalone & Consolidated financials along with Notes to Acounts
- First person responsible for closing statutory accounts & coordinating with statutory audit for specifies legal entities
- Preparation of quarterly Ind AS compliant financial results
- Work with planning team to estimate the full year profitability for the calculation of Advance Tax
- Working with Tax Team for computing the Advance Tax payable (including MAT calculations)
- Preparation of Tax Audit report and drive the Tax Audit in consultation with the Tax Team
- Assist Region Controller in aspects of technical accounting & reporting aspects for India Accounting
- Work with sector for analysis & implementation of any new accounting guiadance under US GAAP
Communication / Reporting:
- Ensure details are provided to transfer price auditors as per their requirements
- Preparing and submitting of annual US Tax Package to Corporate
- Computation of Tax Expense (both US and Indian Tax) including Current and Deferred Tax in consultation with Tax Team
- Submission of various reports to Sector viz. FIN48, FAS 109, Volume Submission etc.
- Tax hard close
Drive / Monitor:
- Drive development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies
- Develop optimal accounting structure and procedures for Indian Accounts and minimize the OBEs at year end
- Improving the overall process for monthly / quarterly closure of Indian books while working with all the key stakeholders
- Liaison with respective departments (Marketing, HR etc) for collation of data and reporting out
Reviews & Other Activities:
- Review the quarterly financials and COC of key schedules
- Ensure compliance of Ind AS, IFC & other statutory requirements
- Ownership of closure for issues raised in interactions with Statutory Auditors (Indian Accounting)
Talent/People –
- Drive organization Health Survey Score
- Leverage Finance University to develop self
- Build capability by driving certifications & courses
- Cross functional collaboration and taking others with you
Qualifications/Requirements
Key Skills/Experience Required
- Collaborating & Influencing
- Acting with Integrity
- Process mapping
- Planning experience