Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control

Controllership COE **Job Description:** **Main Responsibilities**   * Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.  * Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.  * Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.  * Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.  * Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions.  * Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls. * Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management (including Hedging FX exposure)  * Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.   * Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.   * Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials  * Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.  * Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.  * Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.  * Lead and manage the team up to 3 members . * Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas  **Professional Skills**  * Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting.  * Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS. Knowledge of US GAAP would be preferable  * Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.  * Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) and Blackline tool will be an added advantage.  * Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels. * Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.  * Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities.  * Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements.  **Location:** Bangalore **Brand:** Bcoe **Time Type:** Full time **Contract Type:** Permanent