Manager – Statutory Reporting, BU India

Primary Purpose of Role

Ensuring accurate and timely Monthly Closing and Group reporting, completion of Statutory Audits. Lead the Financial Controls framework and monthly accounts reconciliations and related management reporting. Drive automation in reporting tools to reduce manual interventions. Act as an SME for technical opinions on accounting matters, managing zone interactions on accounting and controls.

1 Monthly closing and reporting

• Ensure smooth and timely month-end closing while partnering with the cross-function teams
• Responsible for the management of the General Ledgers ensuring that the trial balance provides an accurate and timely information
• Ensure oversight over the accuracy of day-to-day accounting at the Hub office and Breweries.
• Account reconciliations as per the global policy and define action points and act on them within timelines

2 Group Reporting

• Review the reporting schedules prepared by the BSC for monthly COGNOS submission and ensure timely reporting
• Support resolution of Group queries
• Keep abreast of accounting standard changes, reflection in ERP &COGNOS, and knowledge transfer to larger finance group

3 External Audit

• Liaise with the external auditors and BSC team for completion of Statutory auditsfor all entities

4 Monthly Account Reconciliations

• Lead the accounts reconciliation and balance sheet reviews in line with Global Policies 6. Continuous improvement/SME
• Drive the process improvement on complex activities to bring simplicity & standardization in the system
• Spearhead automation in reporting tools to reduce manual intervention
• Partnering with business on the cost-benefit analysis on the potential/renewal arrangements
• Act as an SME for technical opinions on accounting matters, managing zone interactions on accounting and control

Key Relationships

Internal

• Sales
• Marketing
• Supply
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Legal &Corporation Affairs
• Zone and Global Management
• People

External

• Statutory auditors
• Consultants

Knowledge, Skills& Abilities

Education level and/ or experience

• Chartered Accountant
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Audit, GL Management, and monthly books closure

Skills and/or knowledge

• High energy
• Solution-oriented and positive attitude
• Exceptional customer orientation
• Fast-mover, quick to adapt
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment
• Integrity and professionalism