General & Operational Accounting Advisor

Job Description

Function

Finance

Cost Center

1074954052

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana \- India

Region

Europe\-France

Position

General Operational Accounting Advisor

Grade

10

Reporting to

Director

Process Category

Shift Time Day/Afternoon

12\.00 PM – 10\.00 PM IST

Salary Range

Min.

Max.

As per market standard

Functional Role (Job Description)

Individual will be responsible for a range of critical financial activities, including transfer pricing, VAT, and inter\-company transaction management. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, IFRS and the ability to act as a key liaison between our Global Business Shared Services (GBSS) team and different stakeholders, including higher leadership. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem\-solving.

Essential

Desirable

Education Background

Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce or relevant field.

Professional Accounting Qualification (CA/CMA or equivalent)

Work Experience

Typically requires 10\-12 years relevant experience

Global experience of working with teams across Geographies will be given preference

Key Responsibilities

• *Key Responsibilities:**

* Transfer Pricing Management

• Perform transfer pricing calculations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to implement and maintain transfer pricing models.
• VAT Calculation and Compliance:
• Oversee and perform accurate VAT calculations.
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting and compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Support annual statutory reporting as per local GAAP
• Liaison and Performance Management:
• Act as a primary bridge between the GBSS team and internal entity departments regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) performance.
• Monitor and review GBS performance metrics related to AP/AR, identifying areas for improvement and driving efficiencies.
• Review Vendor Invoices and payment proposals thoroughly before approval, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
• Monitor and review end\-to\-end monthly closing activities, including accurate processing of accruals, prepaids and daily accounting entries (i.e. Salary accruals (bonus, overtime, sick leave, paid leave), Tax booking

• *Knowledge and Attributes:**

• Strong attention to details with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Display good planning and organizing abilities.
• Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter\-company transactions
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), especially IFRS 9 and IFRS 16\.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems like SAP and BPC (added advantage).
• Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Take full ownership of end\-to\-end scope.
• Deadline driven with ability to cope with difficult situations.
• Have a solution\-oriented mindset.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast\-paced environment.

• *Required Experience:**

• Extensive experience in a comparable role within a global organization
• Advanced expertise in statutory accounting
• Significant proficiency in financial systems and software

Key Performance Parameters

\|1 – Financial Accounting\|2 \- Month\-End Closing Efficiency \|3 – Transfer Pricing \| 4 – IFRS I 5 – Stakeholder Communication I 6 – Control and Governance

Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Fluent in business English; both written and verbal communication skills essential

Managerial and Soft Skills

Open to work in Flexible Shifts Hybrid Work Environment

Extended hours may be required in meet deadlines. It would be required to work with colleagues across different geographies and time zones

Must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, internal controls and data privacy

Should be a Good Team Player Process driven person

Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Test to be Administrated

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