Ensure Accounting to Reporting requirements for AH Legal Entity are met in accordance with Indian and Group Reporting needs
Providing support to business stakeholders in terms of various operational matters, processes - accounting, reporting, taxation, fixed assets management
Establish strong partnership with Business Support Center (BSC) Organization for ensuring required operational support from and to Local Finance Teams
Establishing adequate and sound internal control system and ensure sustained execution of such controls
Ensuring all regulatory/statutory requirements relating to AH Legal Entity are met
Key Responsibilities
Accounting to Reporting - Timely monthly closing in line with USGAAP
Liaison with Regional office and with Business Support Centers and global stakeholders to ensure required support to and from Local Finance Teams Ensure implementation of group policies and procedures Preparation of accruals, prepaid expenses and BS reconciliations in blackline Review and analysis of monthly P&L and BS
Fixed Assets - Establish and maintain Fixed Assets Management process
Work closely with business stakeholders for ensuring correct and timely assets capitalization, adequate accounting controls and procedures on CAPEX
Financial Audits - Prepare financial statements in accordance with IND AS requirements
Work closely with statutory auditors to ensure timely audits and certification of AH legal entity in India Responsible for activities related to preparation of schedules, overviews required for audit Close co-ordination with all internal stakeholders, Finance Team, BSC to ensure all audit requirements are met
Internal Financial Controls Review- Ensure Companies Act requirements related Internal Financial Controls are met
Execute IFC review plan in close co-ordination with external auditors, internal stakeholders to ensure no adverse observations are noted in internal financial processes
Direct Taxation - Adhere to all required direct taxation and Transfer Pricing compliances - Monthly, Quarterly, Annual Tax Filings
Handle all tax litigations in close co-ordination with tax consultants, regulatory authorities to ensure all responses are met and refunds due to entity are achieved Responsible for preparation of segmental P&L for Transfer Pricing study report
Business Support - Inform and educate internal stakeholders on taxation matters impacting business operations, Extend support in preparing and implementing required processes to ensure such tax requirements are met
Provide guidance and support to other functions of the organization in areas of selecting appropriate GL Accounts, Cost Centers, WHT requirements, GST tax codes
Coordinating between business stakeholders and AP team
Key Relationships:
Internal
Functional Stakeholders
Business Support Center
External
Statutory Auditors
Law firms
Tax Consultants
Person Specifications:
Education
Chartered Accountant
Experience
6-7 years post-qualification experience in accounting, reporting and direct taxes
Knowledge of Ind AS
Well-versed with WHT requirements
Good Microsoft Excel, Data Management Skills
Experience in SAP STS, FICO modules
Experience of working with Shared Service Centres - Added advantage
GST knowledge would be added advantage
Critical Competencies
Role Specific
Good analytical skills
Continuous Improvement mindset
Multi-tasking skills,
Time-commitment driven,
In-depth understanding of accounting principles
Behavioural
Good inter-personal communication skills
Customer focus
Process Management
Required Skills:
Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statement Review, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, IS Audit, Leadership, Order to Cash (OTC), Preparation of Financial Reports, Tax Compliance
