Senior Accountant & Country Controller

Location

Mumbai | India

Job description

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant/Controller to oversee all aspect of the accounting functions within a specific geographical cluster, various aspects of statutory compliance, financial control, taxation, and team leadership
• The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, implement effective financial controls, and drive accurate and timely reporting
• The ideal candidate will directly manage one junior accountant and will partner closely with the wider Finance team based in London as well as with R3 internal stakeholders
• Also, will play a crucial role in the development of the finance team in India and contribute to strategic projects as directed by the Group Financial Controller/Group Finance Director and it will act as main point of contact and go-to person for the Indian subsidiary

Responsibilities:

• Management Accounting -
• Responsible for the timing the delivery of month end management accounting, ensuring completion of multi-currency postings for the countries in the designated cluster.
• Ensure complete and accurate balance sheet positions are maintained and are supported through monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the monthly close for the countries in the designated cluster.
• Ensure the legal entities have appropriate financial controls in place and adhere to Group-wide policies.
• Work with the Transaction teams (AP/AR/Intercompany) to ensure that transactions are accounted for accurately and timely.
• Monthly preparation and review of the balance sheet reconciliations to ensure that all accounts are adequately reconciled and that all aged items are resolved in a timely manner (30 days).
• Accurate and timely completion of the close schedules for submission to the UK.
• Work with external providers, reviewing and managing the output provided into R3s compliance processes.
• In conjunction with the wider Finance Team ensure R3 stays compliant with the latest legislation affecting the Financial Statements and Financial compliance.
• Taxation -
• Responsible for local country regulatory compliance for the designated cluster including VAT & Corporate Tax.
• Ensure all direct and indirect tax returns are completed, filed and paid on time.
• Work with external providers to prepare annual tax returns and filings.
• Liaise with auditors and tax accountants to ensure clean audit report and no issues with tax reporting for the designated cluster.
• Finance Team -
• Responsible for coaching the Junior Accountant, providing structure to day to day and longer-term tasks.
• Contribute to the development of the wider Global Finance team.
• Further accounting and finance responsibilities as appropriate to the development of the R3 Finance team in India
• Projects / Ad hoc -
• Ad hoc projects and other tasks as advised by the Group Financial Controller/Group Finance Director.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Qualified Accountant with significant experience in Audit and multiple currency reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Nice to haves:

• Software or Tech / Professional Services background preferred but not essential.

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