Job Description
The Senior Finance Manager is a key member in the India & South Asia Controllership team and will help manage the Controllership and compliance function for INSA region. The role is responsible to process, coordinate, analyze and review financial data to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all inputs/outputs, and to maintain compliance with US and Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), statutory financial and tax laws and corporate policies.
In addition, the role is also responsible for ensuring that business processes, payments initiated across the assigned territories are operated in an effective and compliant manner, and are in adherence to established policies and procedures. The role works collaboratively with the controls functions (especially Hub-Controllership, Compliance, Treasury, Tax, and Legal) to implement and maintain a robust controls framework, provide training on corporate policies and procedures, and will liaise with stakeholders on remediation actions required.
This role reports to the Country Controller to maintain activities and processes that allows the Business to run effectively and efficiently. This role will be supported by other controllership team members and compliance partner in the performance of his functions.
Additionally, the role will be a subject matter expert on the following
India GAAP and US GAAP reporting for the India and South Asia entities in India, which inter alia requires a thorough understanding of the Ind AS and disclosure requirements, Internal Financial Controls framework for India GAAP, understanding entity rollups for management reporting and a thorough understanding of the corporate accounting policies and procedures Provide oversight of finance operations (accounts payable and employee reimbursement processing, vendor risk assessment reviews and employee reimbursement post-reviews), guide employees to comply with / administer T&E policies. Ensure timely redressal of questions and queries raised by employees and reviewers. This will require a good understanding of the T&E policies, related tax regulations including GST / WHT and procedures relating to foreign remittances etc. Provide consultative support to assist the India & South Asia Businesses on need basis to achieve a positive outcome for the customer and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures. Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle Financials, Ariba and Concur. Ability to learn and use other reporting tools in order to extract reports that assist in higher work productivity within the function Support monthly / quarter close, prepare and analyze accounting entries, reports, schedules, account reconciliations to assure the integrity of the financial database, accuracy of processed transactions and to support management reporting Key participant in the continuous controls monitoring process, which includes review of work statements and purchase Orders, closure of purchase order etc. and supporting business needs while ensuring policies and procedures governing such engagements are adhered to
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.
Qualifications
Professional
•Diploma/Degree in Accounting /Finance (or related fields).
•Minimum 12 to 15 years of relevant experience across accounting, tax, regulatory and business controls / audit with demonstrated progression into higher responsibilities.
Technical
•Conversant with integrated accounting applications /ERP preferably Oracle
•Knowledge of Microsoft office applications Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint presentation
•Conceptual knowledge of financial databases
Business
•Experience working in an US or European MNC with a matrixed functional structure would be ideal
•Fluency in written and spoken business English
•Ability to work well under pressure, strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
•Excellent inter-personal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels.
•Ability to think strategically and support business objectives while effectively balancing risk/reward trade-offs
•Customer focused, driven and can lead by example
Additional Information
Visa has adopted a COVID-1+ vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the country where this job is located are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Manager Finance position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
