Sr. Manager Statutory & Accounting Lead

The position of Senior Manager, Statutory & Accounting Lead, India is part of Financial Shared Services Record to Report organization (FSS-RTR) which supports global end-to-end back office processes for The Client. As a key member of FSS India team, you will be responsible for leading both US GAAP & Local Statutory Accountants and collaborating with various stakeholders including global FSS, commercial senior management team, and other corporate finance functions. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with company accounting guidelines, resolving technical accounting issues, interpreting and implementing accounting policies, managing financial close processes, reviewing key account reconciliations, and initiating process improvements. You will also be involved in statutory financial reporting, coordinating statutory audits, preparing local tax provisions, and identifying improvement opportunities in compliance and process efficiency. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting along with 14-17 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA would be a plus. Experience with SAP, strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential. Additionally, a background in the pharma industry, organizational skills, and experience with continuous improvement projects would be advantageous. In summary, the Senior Manager, Statutory & Accounting Lead, India role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles, a track record of leadership, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and Local Statutory requirements.,