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As a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-8 years of post-qualification experience, you will be leading overseas accounting operations within the Shared Services Center in Kolkata. Your expertise in accounting principles, international reporting standards, and project management will be crucial for managing end-to-end accounting activities for multiple overseas entities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, driving strategic initiatives, and overseeing special projects. Key Responsibilities: - Manage overseas accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, intercompany, and fixed assets. - Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings & reporting. - Review compliance with local GAAPs and statutory requirements across jurisdictions. - Coordinate with local finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders. - Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency. - Lead finance-related projects such as ERP implementations, transitions, automation, and system enhancements. - Drive special tasks and cross-functional initiatives from senior management. - Design and implement internal controls, SOPs, and process documentation. - Develop and monitor KPIs and SLAs for service delivery. - Mentor junior team members and provide leadership within shared services. - Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and company policies. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-8 years of post-qualification experience. - Proven track record in project management and process improvement. - Strong knowledge of international accounting principles. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working with cross-cultural teams in a matrix structure. Preferred Attributes: - Prior experience in shared services or multinational environments (trading/commodity sector preferred). - Exposure to commodity processing and large-scale expansion projects. - Hands-on experience in process transitions and standardization. - Project management certifications (PMP/Prince2) are a plus. - Strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work across multiple time zones when required (e.g., audits). Please feel free to share your updated CV at archana.thakur@gateway-search.com if you are interested in this opportunity. As a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-8 years of post-qualification experience, you will be leading overseas accounting operations within the Shared Services Center in Kolkata. Your expertise in accounting principles, international reporting standards, and project management will be crucial for managing end-to-end accounting activities for multiple overseas entities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, driving strategic initiatives, and overseeing special projects. Key Responsibilities: - Manage overseas accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, intercompany, and fixed assets. - Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings & reporting. - Review compliance with local GAAPs and statutory requirements across jurisdictions. - Coordinate with local finance teams, auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders. - Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency. - Lead finance-related projects such as ERP implementations, transitions, automation, and system enhancements. - Drive special tasks and cross-functional initiatives from senior management. - Design and implement internal controls, SOPs, and process documentation. - Develop and monitor KPIs and SLAs for service delivery. - Mentor junior team members and provide leadership within shared services. - Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and company policies. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-8 years of post-qualification experience. - Proven track record in project management and process improvement. - Strong knowledge of international accounting principles. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working with cross-cultural teams in a matrix structure. Preferred Attributes: - Prior experience in shared services or multinational environments (trading/commodity sector preferred). - Exposure to commodity processing and large-scale expansion projects. - Hands-on experience in process transitions and standardization. - Project management certifications (PMP/Prince2) are a plus. - Strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work across multiple time zones when required (e.g., audits). Please feel free to share your updated CV at archana.thakur@gateway-search.com if you are interested in this opportunity.
