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Job Title: Deputy General Manager Record to Report

Job Type:Permanent Full-time

Function:Finance-Global Excellence Center

Business: Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Location: Godrej One Mumbai HO.

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products real estate agriculture financial services and chemicals industries.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust integrity and respect for others. At the same time we are growing fast and have exciting ambitious aspirations.

Today our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging Household Insecticides we are the leader in India the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes list of The Worlds 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015 for the second year in a row.

Finance Team

Our Finance team partners to drive sustainable long-term value creation ensure the continued health of our business and build the foundation for us to live our purpose achieve our ambitious growth aspirations and serve our consumers and communities. From business partnering and accounting to expert services theres a broad range of roles to explore in what could be your next team. Read about our strategy and plans in our Annual and Integrated Report.

About the role

Key responsibilities:

1. Service delivery

• Ensure accurate and timely closure of books of accounts on Day 1
• Review and authorize work performed by team members such as journal entries prepared intercompany transactions recorded and balances are reconciled Fixed asset requests processed Bank Reconciliations and financial closing data gathered to assist finance teams etc.
• Build strong governance over the balance sheet ensure all schedules are prepared and reviewed. Identify and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Monitor and report KPIs for sub-processes (support for financial accounting and close & reporting).
• Manage escalations from stakeholders and business finance teams and work upon resolving the issues and improving processes to avoid recurrences.

2. Compliance and auditing

• Develop and maintain a strong control environment implementing and enhancing financial close and consolidation controls in collaboration with local teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS Ind-AS).
• Ensure all the necessary reports and sign-offs are performed on a timely basis under the ICoFR framework
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and legal requirements for the support provided during the finance close & consolidation cycle.
• Support in timely audit closure by assisting in query resolution.

3. Process improvement

• Ensure smooth transition of processes from other geographies improve and standardise the processes across all markets.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the financial close & consolidation GEC processes.
• Implement standardization and stabilization of various financial close and consolidation GEC sub-processes with the ability to identify improvement opportunities to minimize errors and reduce manual interventions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. finance accounting audit) to streamline communication and optimize end-to-end financial close & consolidation GEC processes.
• Ensure that all new knowledge and process improvements related to financial close & consolidation are documented and added to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and/or the knowledge management database.

Who are we looking for

Education and Experience:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial close consolidation and reporting or a similar role within a finance or accounting function is essential and previous experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity is mandatory.
• Candidates should have a track record of hands-on experience in end-to-end financial close & consolidation.
• Strong understanding of leading practices in RTR is essential and experience in business process re-engineering and optimization will be a plus.
• Experience working in a financial shared services environment or in setting up of a shared service center will be preferred.
• Prior exposure to working with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-AS) is essential

Key Skills:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using enterprise-level financial software and systems (SAP). Familiarity with MDO Fuse Anaplan and BPM Solution will be a plus.
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Tableau Power BI QlikSense Alteryx or other data visualization platforms will be a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including experience with functions like pivot tables VLOOKUP and data manipulation for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and irregularities.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS Ind AS) and financial reporting requirements.

Soft Skills

• Candidate should be well versed in English.
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and commitment to data integrity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders including finance teams auditors and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Should have led a team of 8-member team
• Team player with the capability to collaborate across departments geographies and cultures. Proactive attitude towards process improvement and the ability to drive change.

Whats in it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage including vaccinations dental vision etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes resources and counselling

Celebrating wins the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Required Experience:

Manager