AddressWe are looking for a Regional Finance Controller - APAC for a leading organization in the T&D sector, for their India office in Chennai
P.S. Chartered Accountants may not apply, this role requires an MBA - FINANCE only.
The candidate should be an MBA in Finance management with 15+ years of experience preferably in the manufacturing industry. The candidate will act as a Local Representative of the Corporate functions: Finance, Legal, Tax and IT. Someone who has a data-driven mindset, exposure to the international working environment and a strong exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing operations would be the ideal candidate for this role.
Below are some of the KRAs listed for this role:
Finance:
- Closely work with the SBU Group controller for Management of regional financial controls
- Assist and oversee the financial teams with staffing, training, and improving reporting and analysis.
- Coordinate and oversee the budget process and ensure the accuracy of local books and periodic validation.
- Liaison with local auditors
- Take part in and validate contract reviews for important regional projects.
- Examine sales, margins, and price rises.
- Ascertain that the group strategy plan is being followed up on.
Legal:
- Work with local brokers to coordinate local insurance plans with the group master policy.
- Ensure monitoring and compliance with local laws.
- Co-ordinate legal filings and Co-ordinate eventual significant litigation with Corporate
- Link with local Lawyers consultants
- Should have a strong understanding of internal guidelines and compliance process.
- Support Group legal to identify any business risks and support actions.
Treasury:
- Optimize Working Capital Management
- Cash Flow Management
Tax:
- Ensure compliance and correct filing according to local laws
- Coordinate with Corporate Tax for transfer price implementation
IT:
- Coordinate local needs with IT Group policy and ensure local systems are able to provide consolidated analysis (codification, margin analysis) and convergence.
Qualifications:
- MBA in Finance management.
- 15 plus years of experience with exposure to international working environment.
- Strong exposure to cost accounting and manufacturing operations
- Excellent analytical skills and a strong team player.
Location - Chennai, India
