Financial Reporting & Control Accountant

The purpose of this role is to perform and support the higher risk standard Financial reporting and control activities required each month, quarter and year-end as well as supervise the execution of lower risk activities. **Job Description:** * 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 * 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. * Management of the annual controls self-certification process. * 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