Microsoft Integration Operations Group Mgr 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

449867116

Job Qualifications : Profile & Skills Desired

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field with at least 7 years of accounting or finance experience along with a least 3 years of people management experience . Equivalent experience is also considered
• A professional accounting certification such as CPA(Certified Public Accountant) , ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and finance, including proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. A deep understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements is essential
• The ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. This includes the ability to define, diagnose, and determine an appropriate resolution, recommendation, or decision while considering alternatives and factors (e.g., resources, costs, tradeoffs).

Additional Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Methodologies: Demonstrated expertise in methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, Agile Certification, Business Process Management, Project Management Certification, and/or Change Management Certification.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Systems: Oversee the development, implementation, and management of accounting systems ,ensure processes and procedures capture, track, and report accounting transactions accurately. Partner with business units for end-to-end processing, payments, accounting, and finance controls. Drive ROI decisions, Cost to Service and efficiency improvements. Meet key performance indicators and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Accounting Execution: Set objectives and procedures, lead complex record reviews, interpret reports for stakeholders, and provide troubleshooting support. Resolve inquiries, data anomalies, and conduct complex analysis based on data trends. Devise creative solutions for team challenges.
• Accounting Policies: Research industry accounting trends and stay updated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Address complex global business partner inquiries aligned with accounting policies. Solve technical problems and propose updated policies for leadership review.
• Financial Statement Disclosure: Prepare and review complex financial statements , applying extensive knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements . Partner with auditors, implement accounting rules, and ensure regulatory compliance. Leverage technology for process efficiency and collaborate with senior management for vendor selection. Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure compliance with service level agreements while solving problems and navigating complex regulatory environments.
• Enablement/Process Improvement: Lead process-improvement initiatives by soliciting feedback, redesigning workflows, and partnering with software engineers to enhance systems. Identify and leverage technology for process automation and efficiency. Drive gap remediation by designing appropriate controls and articulating risks to leadership.
• Vendor Governance: Serve as an escalation point for complex vendor issues. Where required govern multiple vendor teams using metrics and service level agreements. Ensure policy adherence, accuracy, compliance, and risk management. Resolve issues with senior leaders and business partners, manage cross-group planning, and act as a trusted advisor.
• People Management: Lead with empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring. Inspire through living our culture, embodying our values, and practicing leadership principles. Define team objectives, enable success, and support team adaptation and learning. Attract and retain talent, recognize individual capabilities and aspirations, and invest in others' growth.
• Leverage and build broader networks to foster strong relationships that support execution across the business. Manage and cultivate relationships with leaders and peers of internal teams. Ensure team activities align with the leader's objectives by leveraging knowledge of goals and approach. Communicate key goals, priorities, and definitions effectively, and participate in providing perspective on various topics, including communications, budgets, and team pulse. Inform tactical and strategic business decisions for leadership and support the landing of organizational changes.