AddressRequisition ID: 62412
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION:
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of:
The Accounting team establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organization's assets. Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory and management reports.
This role in summary:
This role will be a part of Shared Services Centre responsible for managing team in the areas of Consolidation & Reporting, SOX Controls, IFC, Financial Statements and Continuous Process improvement.
Key Stakeholders:
Internal: India Business Stakeholders eg Business Teams, Legal & Secretarial, Tax & Treasury, IA etc.
External : Statutory Auditors (SRB).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for Stakeholders Management Business Partnering, KPIs delivery wrt book closing, Fixed Asset accounting, inventory valuation, payroll accounting, lease accounting, intercompany accounting etc.
- Month / Quarterly / Annual Closing under IGAAP & UGAAP and timely submission of Reporting Packages to Regional consolidation Team.
- Maintaining hygiene of books and analyzing GAAP differences
- Preparation of Financial Statements. Standalone and Consolidated as per schedule III. Preparation of SEBI One Pager, XBRL
- Ensuring timely successful Statutory Audit closure of all entities entrusted without any major audit point by effective collaborating with auditors and business team.
- Ensuring correct accounting, global and local policy compliance, enhancing SOX controls & IFC for the different entities for Whirlpool of India and Elica India
- Regular support to other function eg direct tax, indirect tax for timely closure of tax audits and responding to regulator’s queries
- Analysis and review of monthly Legal & Management P&Ls and Balance Sheet along with the CFO.
- Blackline GL Reconciliations
- Capacity planning for team members to ensure optimum resources utilization.
- Ensuring SOPs and Work Documentation for all the processes and work areas.
- Driving automation initiatives, RPAs and Lean Ideas in the processes.
- Developing talent pool to manage contingencies and succession planning.
Minimum requirements:
- Chartered Accountant
- 3-5 years of experience
- Hands-on SAP expertise (FICO, MM and SD)
- Expert knowledge of Ind AS, US GAAP, SOX Controls, IFC
- Hands-on experience of preparation of financials statements as per schedule III and Big4 and annual audit closure
Preferred skills and experiences:
- Team Leadership - Serve, Listen, build and lead
- Straight talk – Share honestly, transparently and timely
- Lead with speed – agility, focus and confidence
- Excellent communication & problem solving skills
- Proficient in Google Suite (MS Office may be considered)
What we offer:
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