Corporate and Serv Co. Controller

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is a custodian of the books of accounts of legal entities that support the various business activities (upstream, downstream/ RES) of the group. This unique role expects the incumbent to look above and beyond numbers and be a business partner to facilitate better decision making and ensure regulatory compliances across multiple regions.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure meaningful First Time Right group submissions with adequate understanding of how the numbers could influence business results/ performance
• Partnering with business & functions to understand the landscape of influencing factors impacting books of accounts & business and to advise appropriate accounting treatment
• Liaison with Group Accounting team to ensure that unusual transactions are recorded and reported appropriately
• Operate the controls framework to ensure mitigation of risks and accuracy in reporting & submissions
• Ensure licence to operate of legal entities incorporated in multiple geographies. This would involve reviewing financial statements, audit management and presentation to the board of directors of respective legal entities
• Support business re-organizations to ensure accurate external reporting and internal MI are fit for purpose
• Support on digital transformation (S4 GR/ HANA)
• Lead and develop a group of ~10 -12 Controllers

Skills/ competencies:

• min of 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, reporting & auditing
• Innovative in identifying value preservation areas
• Collaborate with stakeholders which would include business, functions, direct/ indirect tax teams, auditors etc
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders by connecting the dots and building necessary narrations for changes
• Ability to manage change in people, process, system, business model, etc.
• Process improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Learner mindset