Lead and manage the month end close, review the full legal entity transactions include accounts payable, general ledger, P&L, Balance sheet, accruals, flux analysis etc. in Asia Pacific countries.
Lead the timely preparation of reporting packages, financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and India GAAP.
Lead and manage India tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations.
Manage Internal audit, SOX compliance and risk mitigation.
Manage External audit and Treasury.
Provide business support to Go to Market, operational and functional department heads to identify cost drivers and achieve Profit and loss targets.
Flux analysis on actuals vs budgets. Provides financial insights into business decisions.
Initiate and lead financial dashboards to business stakeholders
Revenue accounting/ Billing/ Revenue Operations
Lead and manage outsource service providers on accounting, tax and regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance to business stakeholders on policies and procedures.
Collaborate closely with senior management, finance teams, and all business stakeholders in Asia Pacific and Global.
Lead and implement accounting policies, standards, processes, internal controls and corporate projects.
Lead and implement improvements to streamline, standardize, scale and automate processes, procedures and controls.
Be the subject matter expert to mentor the team
Thought leadership and implement Finance transformation
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or equivalent. CPA, CIMA, CA, CIMA, ACCA
15 years of experience with at least 4 years in a big 4 audit firm and at least 5 years in general accounting and some FP&A in a complex, multi country global organization.
Experience managing internal and outsource teams.
Demonstrated capability to understand accounting outcomes and explain accounting treatment.
Strong knowledge in US GAAP and India GAAP and experience in preparing financial statements
Proficiency in tax compliance and familiarity with relevant India tax laws and regulations, and statutory requirements.
Additional knowledge of APJ countries and Shared Service experience a plus.
Strong business acumen and FP&A business support experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team orientated environment with teams from different countries and cultures.
Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.