Assistant Finance Manager

Role & responsibilities

• This position is responsible for The GL reporting MIS & Audit and he is a key member of the accounting team, supporting the Country Finance Manager in all key financial matters and timely closure of books, GL month end activities. This role will contribute significantly to delivering value for both the Sodexo Internal client and Sodexo India

Key Responsibilities

• Assist to large team of professionals to achieve our financial objectives, revenue and profitability for the segment
• Work hand-in-hand with Business Development and provide assistance, expertise, and references to jointly grow the business;
• Manage the Sodexo teams; Attract, Develop, and Retain the talent; Build diverse teams
• Foster the Sodexo culture in compliance with the Groups core values (service spirit, team spirit, spirit of progress) and its ethical principles (trust, respect for people, transparency, and business integrity).
• Create an environment that promotes integrity, transparency, trust and meritocracy.
• Month End Close
• Journal Posting
• Rectification/ reclass entries
• Cost & Material Allocation
• Intercompany Accounting
• Bank reconciliation
• Payroll Accounting
• All Accrual & prepaid expense booking & tracking
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Collection Accounting
• Internal management reporting
• Adhoc reporting
• Month end reporting pack
• Drive Countries to perform timely & accurate submissions of Sodexo Connections reporting
• Educated to degree or equivalent standard with an accounting qualification.
• Proven track record in finance minimum 3-5 years’ experience, ideally in an international environment
• Ability to engage positively with Sodexo finance teams
• Experience of GL activities & strong excel skills necessary
• Desirable to have some past commercial exposure as Business Partner to Operations
• Process orientation
• Hands on pro-active approach with an ability to work well autonomously
• Ability to work in a collaborative way, cross-culturally

Preferred Candidate -

• Finance Accounting with a Business Degree preferred CA
• 2-4 years of experience.
• Experience in managing large teams in a multi-site environment

Business Know-How – Understanding of our business; How to run, grow and transform the business Financial Acumen - Understanding of Financial Parameters and impact on Business Awareness about the Socio-Economic, Legal, Political forces that impact our nature of business