Deputy Manager - Regional Finance

Job Overview

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee, guide, monitor, and control the financial accounting activities of the various units within the assigned region.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including the Kuoni code of conduct, VFAR, Travel and Entertainment policies, and Finance SOPs.
• Conduct regular visits and surprise audits at VACs to oversee financial-related activities.
• Manage compliance with legal, statutory, and audit requirements, including handling direct and indirect tax matters.
• Maintain embassy accounts reconciliation and control, sending confirmations to the Regional Finance Controller (RFC).
• Conduct Foreign Assets Register (FAR) verification quarterly in collaboration with Admin, Security, and IT teams, and send confirmations to the RFC.
  

Financial Planning, Reporting & Asset Management

• Review books and Management Information Systems (MIS) monthly to ensure proper financial control.
• Prepare project budgets and pricing for upcoming projects.
• Conduct yearly and quarterly forecasting, along with management and control of Fixed Assets (FA), including yearly asset tagging and maintaining the FA register.
• Participate in vendor negotiations for new projects and insurance.
• Coordinate and execute Transfer Pricing audits, income tax assessments, and TDS compliance.
• Support the Shared Service Centre (SSC) team in Mumbai by sending required reports and MIS.
  

Operational Support & New Initiatives

• Facilitate the setup of new operations in the region, including banking, SAP, online FF, and other requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, ensure timely payment of taxes, including VAT and Income Tax (TDS).
• Ensure internal customer satisfaction and support continuous professional development within the team.
• Provide operational support for smooth project start-ups and assist the Regional Finance Controller by executing instructions as required.
  

Environment, Social & Governance

• Promote judicious use of natural resources.
  

Anti Bribery Management Systems (ABMS)

• Follow the ABMS roles and responsibilities details as prescribed on the ABMS manual.
• Understanding of ethical standards and the importance of integrity in business practices.
  

Education

• Qualified in CA, CIMA, CMA or recognized equal qualification
  

Experience

• 2 - 3 of relevant work experience.
• Experience in SAP ERP would be added advantage