Head Accounting Shared Services, Hyderabad

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for leading AP, AR, GL & Consolidation functions for USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Columbia
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly closing and reporting of North American entities as per Indian and US GAAP.
• Drive automation, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., RPA, ERP optimization).
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with corporate policies, local regulations, and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Audit support (both internal audits and statutory audits) and provide required information and schedules for Audit and consolidation team.
• Prepare MIS as per management requirements.
• Work with cross functional teams (internal and external) for timely reporting and issue resolution to meet business goals.
• Develop and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Guide team on various regulatory changes and process improvements in relation to work
• Review the activities of teams and bring in standardisation of the processes across entities
• Build and lead a high-performing team, including recruitment, training, and talent development.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance (CPA/ CA).
• Prior experience in leading large teams (40+) including AP, AR, GL, Consolidation from a large/mid-sized organisation
• Ability to analyse large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, Auditing standards, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of ERP and consolidation software’s, preferably Oracle/SAP/Hyperion
• Hands-on on systems and process controls
• Good Communication skills, good hand in MS office applications specifically excel.
• Excellent report writing skills
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement
• Work independently with little or no supervision
• Work Experience – 15-18+ years post qualification experience.
• Shift working to align with US (EST) time zones – 12 pm-9 pm