Company Description:

Merkle, a dentsu company, is a leading data-driven customer experience management enterprise specializing in delivering unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. With over 30 years of experience, Merkle partners with Fortune 1000 companies and non-profit organizations to optimize their customer portfolios. Its expertise in data, technology, and analytics enables it to gain insights into consumer behavior, driving hyper-personalized marketing strategies. Merkle's consulting, creative, media, analytics, data, identity, CX/commerce, technology, and loyalty & promotions capabilities combine to drive improved marketing results and a competitive edge. With over 14,000 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with more than 50 additional offices worldwide. Its innovative solutions enable brands to build meaningful customer relationships and enhanced customer experience.
Job Description:

SSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STRATEGY • Assist in the development of short term and long term organization business plans, budgets and appropriate MIS and reporting processes. • Work closely with the sales & marketing, operations, talent management, IT and corporate strategy team, for co-ordination of various organizations tasks and activities. • Support in formulating policies governing the Finance and Accounting Department • Support in the development of operating plans for the effective running of finance and accounts team. • Support in the cascading of elements of the operating plan to reporting teams and / or cross – functional teams when called upon. • Support in the periodic review and alignment of the operating plan of Finance and Accounts teams to the overall corporate strategy. • Support in the Periodic evaluation of the finance and accounts strategy and plan to ensure alignment and high level of contribution to overall organizational effectiveness. . OPERATIONAL • ACCOUNTING Ensuring all expenses are correctly accounted and provided in the books of accounts and all necessary taxes are deducted on the same if applicable. Ensure periodic review of Accounts Receivable and identify and flag problem accounts to the Accounts Management team and escalate as appropriate. Ensure prudent and accepted norms are followed for Revenue recognition and maintain detailed reconciliations of all related Revenue accounts. Manage the month end books of accounts closing process as per the month end calendar for all countries / entities. Ensure periodic general ledger scrutiny and reconciliation of all Balance sheet Accounts (including all Bank reconciliations) on a monthly basis. Provide timely and accurate MIS /MMR as per laid out calendar to the Management. Ensure all books of Accounts are maintained accurately and timely as per the Accepted Accounting Procedures. Ensure that statutory audits and Internal Audit are completed with NIL qualifications within prescribed time limits. Lead the program for Physical verification of Assets and ensure that physical assets are tagged and reconciled to the Fixed Asset Register and present the final report to the Board of Directors. • PAYROLL Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of employee payrolls, reimbursements, taxes, PF etc. on a monthly basis. Ensure that payroll process is designed and reviewed periodically to ensure adequate internal controls. Ensure all compliances related to payroll are complied with on time. • TAXATION Support the Finance head in all Tax planning initiatives (direct and indirect) Interact with Tax advisors and seek clarifications on company matters pertaining to taxation and keep oneself abreast of latest developments and changes in Taxation laws. Ensure that Tax Audits and Tax returns are completed on timely and accurate basis. Ensure that all refunds from Taxation authorities are adequately followed up and obtained. Ensure proper and accurate accounting and reconciliation of all Tax accounts on a quarterly basis. Ensure that all Direct and Indirect Tax returns (Income Tax / TDS / GST / VAT etc) are filed on a timely basis. Ensure computation of advance tax and payment of all taxes – direct and indirect is done on a timely basis. • OVERALL • Review and Improve processes and systems to ensure smooth, effective and efficient operations in the accounts department. • Monitor and lead various initiatives like quality improvement/measurement, automation, etc. • Participate in cross functional teams (as and when applicable) Internal - 2 - • Ensure that the functions and tasks are well managed as per laid down standards and norms • Develop and proactively review and propose changes as needed to the team structures to meet / exceed business objectives. PEOPLE • Proactively review the human resource requirement planning for the team. • Recruit/participate in recruitment of team members • Mentor and groom team members. • Nurture star performers in the team for effective succession planning by appropriate coaching and grooming • Ensure team members are highly motivated and have a high morale. CORPORATE ALIGNMENT • Champion our culture by role modeling behaviors. • Create a work environment that nurtures and supports diversity and has an inclusive work culture. • Communicate company vision, mission, and goals. Ensure complete alignment of the team to overall company objectives. • Ensure data confidentiality, integrity and protection of company's intellectual property. • Ensure productive work relationships are established with all relevant internal functions.

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CA (Must)

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