Assistant Manager- Finance

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager P&H Reporting -3

Job Description
· Integrity of financial operating model & tools;
· Subject matter expertise for local accounting operations;
· Excellent service delivery;
· Statutory reporting and Group reporting
· High standard in customer service.
· Manage IFRS reporting
· Relationship management with key stakeholders
· Main purpose of role
· Ensure effective management of all input to financial systems and the control, verification, and processing of all financial transactions and that financial reports meet the needs of the customers providing information in a user friendly and appropriate manner for the purposes required.
· Take responsibility for the financial reporting to be made for Consolidation to the central team under IFRS and local statutory reporting; Lead the team in the sign offs made to the Senior Directors. Meet high standards of quality and expectations in delivery to the senior stakeholders.
· Drive and motivate the team to perform at high levels of performance in the role of a senior team member and to provide subject matter expertise for one or more country specific skills related to language or accounting knowledge.
· To ensure the integrity of financial systems and the financial operating model, in accordance with financial procedures, external audit requirements and best accounting practice.
· Provide subject matter expertise for specific local accounting operations for a country, within the overall context of the harmonized operating model.
· Implements and ensures standardization and best practice from other jurisdictions to maximize efficiency and load balance.
· Identifies key issues and delivers efficient responses through implementation of the right procedures.
· Acts as internal consultant to satisfy stakeholder expectations.
· Consistently work to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement to achieve harmonisation and standardisation.

Key accountabilities:
· Pension & Payroll accounting and reporting:
· Ensuring compliance to International Financial reporting standards for Pension accounting and reporting. Efficient and accurate payroll accounting and reporting activity. Ensuring proper financial controls are in place for the same.
· Customer Service
· To play a quasi leadership role in ensuring the delivery of accurate performance of reporting operations within the end-to-end service delivery model, and assist in setting the appropriate work instructions for the team.
· To accurately perform reporting operations in order to meet a customer request following the appropriate work instructions.
· Key stakeholder management including service providers and global consolidation team. Manage the periodic meetings with key stakeholders which enable smooth close of books.
· Active involvement in team meetings – suggest ways of improving efficiency and the service provided.
· Through engagement with the role and the wider team, seek to improve service levels, quality, KPIs and targets.
· Quality
· Understand the accounting policy and procedures required.
· Work with the team leader to ensure smooth sign off from senior stakeholders including regional directors and Global teams for IFRS reporting.
· To demonstrate high levels of motivation to ensure effective team working and a performance culture.
· General
· Take responsibility to undertake training in personal development and seek to understand communication of changes impacting the role, requesting further clarification where needed.
· Carry out additional duties as shall from time to time be required.
· Understand and demonstrate the values and culture of the department.
· Comply with corporate policies and procedures.
· Deal with issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
· The role may require some working of non-standard hours as workload dictates.

Education & Work Experience:
· Strong Financial Accounting skills - IFRS knowledge.
· University Graduate (or similar) / Qualified accountant (or similar experience)
· Strong knowledge of key Finance processes in Accounting
· Experience in a similar role in a shared service centre.
· Demonstrated track record of excellent service delivery, fast reaction and crisis management.
· Knowledge of a second process in the process model is beneficial.