Financial Reporting Lead

Role: Financial Reporting Lead

Location: Mumbai

Job Profile

This is a key position with overall responsibility of financial reporting function for the group. Your expertise and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the company's financial reporting practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role reports to Deputy Vice President - Accounts for the reporting team in Mumbai region.

Responsibilities:-

Financial Reporting

• Direct and manages a team of CAs responsible for preparation of consolidated and standalone financial statements and financial reporting.
• Oversees the completion of various monthly, quarterly or annual financial reporting and

management reports, and division / department projects.

• Ensure accurate accounting of general entries, ledger scrutiny, stock verification, inter-company reconciliation, inter-company interest calculation.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Develop accounting policies and framework benchmarking with industry practice.
• Ensure process compliance for transactions and partnering with business teams.
• Coordination with cross functional teams in function and business to increase quality and reliability of information
• Business understanding during audit period and process mindset.
• Delivering due diligence capable reports and financials.

Auditing & Taxation (Statutory/ Internal audits)

• Handling statutory auditors for timely completion of statutory audit.
• Coordinating with internal auditors for the maintenance of internal control system with a view to highlight shortcomings and implementing recommendations made by them.
• Coordinate with peer teams and other functions to ensure required reports and statements are in place as required.

Systems and Process Compliance

• Ensure highest standards of compliance to Lodha Groups policies, processes and value structure.
• Maintain accurate records and share regular updates with the management.

Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance reporting team.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

Educational Qualification:

Practice and Other Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with focus on Financial Reporting, Statutory Audit, Financial Accounting.
• Prior experience working with Big Four Accounting firms mandatory.

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