Accounting & Controls Advisor

Grade : 14

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• What you will do?

  About the Role:

  We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting & Controls Advisor to manage financial processes across the International Centre of Excellence of Finance CBS organization. This role involves financial analysis, reconciliations, compliance, and process improvements, while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

  Accounting & Controls Advisor –

  Location: India - Mumbai

  Job Type: Full-Time

  Department: Accounting & Controls, Finance CBS

  Key Responsibilities:

• Advice: Provides technical expertise and advice to senior/executive management on current and emerging systems trends, practices, opportunities and risks within area of expertise. Delivers analysis, interpretation and application of complex information in order to influence optimal business decisions. Leads high impact cross-functional projects and initiatives. Is future oriented and drives strategic planning. Influences and supports cross-functional project teams in order to achieve optimal results for the business.
• RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: Sources data and information from internal or external subject matter experts as required. Determines and drives the divisional need for research as well as methods and procedures to be used. Conducts systematic in-depth research and analysis into issues of varying complexity within technical/technological area of expertise. Initiates, defines and leads the development and communication of effective reports to key stakeholders, including executive/senior management.
• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Develops and maintains broad and in-depth knowledge of relevant FedEx standards, external requirements (including US/ EMEA regulations and SOX), and current/emerging system trends and best practices within area of expertise. Provides strategic advice on complex or unique issues. Develops new or innovative solutions to diverse, high impact, complex problems.
• Conducts detailed analysis and wider research, interprets complex information and generates recommendations to support strategic, divisional or corporate goals. Develops initiatives, proposals and business cases within area of expertise. Acts as subject matter expert and shares knowledge with peers and management.
• MAXIMISING OPPORTUNITIE: Proactively identifies and analyses risks, opportunities and constraints within area of expertise. Evaluates and presents recommendations and actions, driving management decisions in high impacting cost yield management areas. Leads and/or contributes to the implementation to ensure results are realized. Consider end-to-end processes before making a recommendation.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Leads high impact, divisional and corporate level projects and initiatives. Manages cross-functional project teams and involves internal and external SMEs as required. Seeks for commitment of senior/executive management to project goals. Completes post-implementation review to identify lessons learned and recommend corrective actions.
• PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES: Develops and communicates tools and process for use by the wider business within area of expertise. Recommends improvements to processes as required to achieve best in class and optimized processes. Develops, communicates, and enforces department policies and procedures.
• PLANNING: Identifies initiates and drives goal setting and planning activities. Prioritizes duties across multiple projects / stakeholders. Coordinates cross functionally and across divisions to validate, negotiate, consolidate and communicate goals. Advises Senior/Executive team of trends/changes and developments within area of expertise, along with recommended actions.
• COMPLIANCE: Ensures ongoing compliance with defined FedEx processes and procedures, vendor contracts, relevant legislation and external regulations (SOX), and predefined agreements. Includes review of policies or standards to ensure compliance or design of new policies/ standards if appropriate.
• ALIGNMENTS: Builds and develops effective relationships with senior/executive management, in order to influence optimal business outcomes and with other departments to achieve set goals. Maintains external alignments with customers, relevant subject matter experts (SMEs) or external bodies as required. Ability to influence others (incl. vendors) even when not having a direct reporting line relationship.

Eg. A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Exposure to real-world projects

What you can expect…

Preferred Skills:

Experience in Power BI development for financial reporting. Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, Power Query, VBA). Familiarity with automation tools (Alteryx, SQL, RPA).

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Strong financial accounting knowledge, including accruals, reconciliations, and payroll/D&T accounting. Experience with financial systems/ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Workday Payroll, or similar). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

You will be a great fit if you

Leadership Skills;Influencing & Persuasion Skills;Analytical Skills;Presentation Skills;Planning & Organizing Skills

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce in which we enforce fair treatment, and provide growth opportunities for everyone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy, or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions, and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure, and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.