Deputy Manager | F&A Operate: Record to Report | Pune | Finance Transformation

Role Purpose:Responsible for IFRS and Stat reporting to ensure precise and compliant financial reporting aligned with both group and local regulations.Develop a robust understanding of business operations to scrutinize results, identify opportunities, address process exceptions, and cultivate strong ties with various finance towers.Leverage data and operational Excellence domains to enhance the quality and efficiency of result presentations.Serve as a dedicated point of contact for business countries, facilitating seamless navigation of the ATR process organization to meet all legal entity requirements. Act as a liaison between country teams and process teamsCollaborate with the relevant compliance manager to ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Frameworks (ICF) and segregation of duty (SoD) risk management frameworks.Possess a comprehensive understanding of local statutory, tax, and statistical reporting obligations.Accountabilities:Ensure timely and accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting.Facilitate effective dialogue with Finance Frontline organization to verify the correctness of the accounts and provide appropriate substantiation to the Frontline Finance Manager for approval of relevant accounts.Address Legal Entity related issue and safeguarding entities interest (Financial Solution and advisory)Support internal /external audits, and drive sustainable and timely remediation of outstanding audit issues in close corporation conjunction with the Finance FrontlineLead and participate in implementation of SAP S4 Hana, collaborating with cross-functional team and external partners to understand the business requirement.Functional or Leadership Competency:Client Service Focus: This is the ability to see life from the perspective of the client to deeply understand client motivation. Applies a service mind-set that is centered on developing, delivering and improving a service: Understanding all the components of a service, managing client expectations, challenging and engaging clients successfully.Judgment: Analyzes information, guidelines, and requirements from different sources to evaluate alternatives and make effective judgments. Draws accurate, useful conclusions from financial, business, and quantitative information. Makes timely and sound decisions on everyday issues and problems by applying accurate logic, appropriate knowledge, expertise, and common sense.Execution & Results Orientation: Manages work and work performance, holding everyone accountable to effectively and efficiently completing work responsibilities. Demonstrates initiative and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful results, meeting or exceeding goals, and acting on opportunities to create value.QualificationsExperience & Qualification-Bachelor/Master/MBA or equivalent qualification in Accounting/Finance/Commerce or Economics.Holds professional Finance qualification i.e., CA, ICWA, or equivalent. Big 4 statutory audit experience preferred. Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational environment.Concern for high standards and data accuracy and service mindset.Ability to communicate financial information to a finance audience.Proficient knowledge of handling end to end A2R activities for a large multinational.Experience with ERP systems. SAP proficiency is needed.Sound in economics, finance, or accounting background.Demonstrate ability to operate effectively within a cross-functional matrix organization.Should have sound accounting skills in reconciliations and accounting treatment.Should have managed stakeholders in a multi-country set up.Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional matrix organization.Self-driven personality and ability to dive into detail.