**Job Description** **Function** Finance **Cost Center** **Location** Gurgaon, India **Region** **Position** Director **Grade** 12 **Reporting to** Global Shared Services Head **Process Category** **Shift Time (Day/Afternoon)** As required **Salary Range** **Min.** **Max.** **Functional Role (Job Description)** The primary role of this opening is to support General Accounting work as part of GBSS function. The role would also require the person to mentor team and work with different business units to get the business requirements done. This role requires medium to high complexity environments. **Essential** **Desirable** Education Background Bachelors/Masters Degree in Accounting from a good University Preference will be given to candidates with professional qualification like CA, CPA, ICWA etc Work Experience 12+ Years in Finance with 5-7 years managerial/leadership experience Global experience of working with teams across Geographies will be given preference **Key Responsibilities** + Responsible for Accurate and timely closure of Books as per local laws – owns the month end reporting process + Responsible for building and driving strong internal control environment + Monitor annual testing of the internal control environment and assist in the mitigation of any deficiencies. + In Liaison with the internal audit team, report results of the annual internal control environment testing to the CFO/Board of Directors and the external audit firm + Knowledge/ understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in APAC and IFRS + Understanding of Transfer pricing/intercompany invoicing regulations + Understanding of Semi-annual and Annual financial statements filings + Independently support audit by big 4 audit firm + Coordinate with the external auditors and general ledger, tax, and legal teams to ensure an efficient and timely audit. + Strong knowledge of reconciliation procedures and practices for all balance sheet accounts. + Acts as liaison between Onshore and Shared Services team in the resolution of process related issues + Develop a culture of continuous improvement and standardization of operations and systems. + Ability to handle confidential information professionally. + Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment + Effectively communicate expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. + Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. + Ability to manage HR related matters for the direct reports and teams; including interviewing, hiring, compensation planning, ongoing feedback/coaching and formal performance management (e.g., mid-year and year-end reviews). + Ability to manage the daily operations and activities of the team and ensure all KRAs are met. + Analyze and resolve complex or difficult problems presented by subordinates, and escalate appropriately to the senior management. + Perform other duties and projects as assigned **Key Performance Parameters** + Cross-Functional Collaboration- Collaborate with various functions and teams to gather and analyze financial data for reporting and planning purposes. + Serve as a key liaison between finance and other business units to ensure alignment with overall corporate objectives. + Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities for process improvements within the FP&A and other business functions function. + Implement best practices to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency. + Team Leadership - Mentor and lead a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. + Provide guidance on professional development and skills enhancement. + Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills + Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on strategic decision support + Excellent communication and presentation skills **Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills** MS Word/Excel/Outlook Fluent in business English; both written and verbal communication skills essential **Managerial and Soft Skills** Open to work in Flexible Shifts & Hybrid Work Environment Extended hours may be required in meet deadlines. Would be required to work with colleagues across different geographies and time zones Must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, internal controls and data privacy Should be a Good Team Player & Process driven person Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment **Test to be Administrated** **Additional Information**