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Purpose of the Role: To ensure accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis for MTL and other legal entities under the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) of the MTL Group, while driving process standardization, compliance, and effective coordination across stakeholders to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead process-oriented tasks, including the timely closure of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end books of accounts, and the preparation of financial reports in both management and Companies Act formats. Provide comprehensive support to the General Ledger (GL) team for all legal entity accounts under the Shared Accounting Services (SAS) framework, with direct responsibility for MTL accounts. Coordinate and collaborate with business finance partners across multiple entities to address and fulfill their support requirements, ensuring timely resolution of queries in collaboration with process owners. Oversee the completion of statutory and internal audits, including standalone and consolidated accounts, with a focus on adhering to yearly closure timelines. Supervise monthly reviews of the GL following the closure of books to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by user departments, facilitating compliance, process improvements, and guiding data entry personnel for error-free accounting. Drive standardization and optimization of Shared Accounting Services processes across all companies to achieve operational efficiency. Provide critical financial information for tender processes and support the team in obtaining requisite certificates from auditors. Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and data for management, due diligence, secretarial audits, and other compliance-related activities. Ideal Personality Profile: Detail-Oriented and Analytical: A meticulous individual with strong analytical skills, capable of reviewing and ensuring accuracy in financial statements and processes. Process-Driven and Organized: Highly organized and committed to adhering to processes, with a systematic approach to managing tasks and meeting deadlines. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively coordinate with business finance partners, stakeholders, and team members. Problem-Solver and Proactive: A proactive problem-solver who can address financial queries efficiently and drive improvements in accounting processes. Leadership and Team Management: A confident leader with the ability to manage, mentor, and guide a team of GL professionals while fostering collaboration and accountability. Adaptable and Flexible: Capable of handling the dynamic needs of multiple entities and working effectively under high-pressure situations. Strategic Thinker: Able to align financial operations with organizational goals and identify opportunities for process enhancements and cost efficiencies. Ethical and Integrity-Driven: Demonstrates a high level of professional ethics, integrity, and commitment to compliance and regulatory standards. Skills Required: Financial Reporting and Compliance: Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, expertise in AS and IND AS, regulatory compliance requirements, and internal control mechanisms. General Ledger Expertise: In-depth knowledge of GL management, including account reconciliation, journal voucher (JV) preparation and review, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end book closures. Statutory Audit Compliance: Experience in managing statutory and consolidated audits, including the preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable standards. Shared Accounting Services Knowledge: Familiarity with shared service models, process standardization, and cross-entity financial operations. SAP Proficiency: Advanced hands-on experience with SAP, including modules relevant to financial accounting and reporting (desirable). Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and process tracking, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros. Process Management: Ability to develop, adhere to, and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for error-free and efficient accounting. Team Leadership and Coordination: Capability to manage and mentor a team of GL professionals, ensuring their productivity and alignment with organizational goals. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Skilled in coordinating with cross-functional teams, resolving queries, and maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders. Audit and Due Diligence Support: Experience in providing financial data and insights for tenders, due diligence, secretarial audits, and other compliance-related activities. Manufacturing Sector Acumen (Desirable): Understanding of accounting processes specific to the manufacturing industry, including costing, inventory accounting, and process-driven workflows. Educational Qualifications: Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. Preferred: Additional certifications like CS (Company Secretary) would be an advantage. Experience Requirements: Overall Experience: 10 to 12 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant. Relevant Industry Experience: Prior experience in the manufacturing sector is preferred, with familiarity in handling financial operations specific to this industry. Functional Expertise: Proven track record in General Ledger (GL) management, statutory audits, financial reporting, and process standardization. Leadership Experience: Experience in managing and mentoring a team, ideally in a shared service or multi-entity environment. Technical Skills: Hands-on exposure to SAP (desirable) and advanced Excel usage for financial processes and reporting.
