Title Plant Controller

The position you are applying for is accountable for overseeing the controls within the accounts department. You will be responsible for coordinating various financial activities and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Your duties will include playing a key role in enhancing reporting processes, establishing relationships with the business units to maximize financial support, and delivering consolidated management information promptly. Moreover, you will be tasked with maintaining Winner Circle Initiatives for the Chennai Plant, overseeing budgeting and reforecasting processes, managing the consolidated Balance Sheet, and ensuring compliance with inter-company accounting processes. You will be expected to analyze financial data to identify commercial opportunities, collaborate with other financial controllers to implement cost-saving initiatives, and provide support to the CFO on key projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting financial reporting for Gates Chennai, coordinating year-end audits, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. Your role will also involve updating the accounting system, preparing managerial reports, monitoring budgets, and overseeing subsidiary accounts. You will need to uphold the organization's code of conduct and ethics, maintain 5S standards, and ensure compliance with HSE standards. As for the reporting structure, you will report to the Director of Finance. To excel in this role, you should hold a Business or Accounting degree, possess over 8 years of experience in Financial Accounting with regional exposure, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. You must be willing to travel, manage multiple projects concurrently, and exhibit proficiency in managing analytical initiatives. The ideal candidate should be adept at meeting deadlines, communicating effectively in technical and non-technical environments, working independently, and adapting to changing priorities. Furthermore, you should have excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, conflict management abilities, and a self-directed work style. Please note that the role may involve a fair amount of domestic and international travel.,