R2R and Entity Compliance Specialist for a Leading Global Payroll Co in Pune

Responsibilities:
Ensure all financial close activities are completed timely and in accordance with corporate timeline guidelines and policies for the global entities assigned to you and your team.
Planning & coordinating with finance & business operation teams on financial data & report transacting accounting entries ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
Monthend close activities will include:
Preparation and posting of month end journals
Nominal Ledger/ GL Scrutiny for the assigned entities and review your teams work

Monthly/quarterly/annual closing activities and preparation of financial statements
(management accounts / statutory accounts) variance analysis etc.
Preparation of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations in standard preagreed formats including intercompany reconciliations and help drive culture of Balance sheet cleanliness
Review all financial transactions inline with the approved policies and procedures
Compliance activities will involve:
Liaise with consultants/ local incountry partners auditors etc for the entities assigned to you and support financial controller in GAAP & local statutory reporting and fillings.
Understand and deliver for each entity the monthly/quarterly or annual compliance tasks (Sales tax/ VAT payroll taxes statutory reporting corporation tax financial statements etc)
Involvement in Audit compliance & other internal/ external audit requirements.
Team Management:
Assist subordinates and colleagues by providing inputs in resolving queries/ issues (in domain systems tools used for processing).
Motivate and grow teams to deliver & exceed the promised service.
Independently able to research and resolve issues.
Other attributes
Identify opportunities to improve the companys financial and operational performance.
Work on continuous improvements on accounting/close processes.
Assist with system testing ensuring internal controls issues are detected reported and working as required.
Desired characteristics (attributes and skills):
Exposure to ERP environments (Oracle NetSuite preferred) and good understanding of use of control accounts/ subledgers FX revaluation and monthend close processes.
Experience in managing teams and worked in a collaborative environment.
Exposure to international accounting and managing international accountants/ auditors/ consultants.
Possesses strong analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Possesses excellent attention to detail selfstarter quick learner independent and team player with ability to drive initiatives and change.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Proactive and selfmotivated with a high level of commitment
Able to work effectively in a team environment high level of integrity initiative and a sense of urgency.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office application particularly Excel Word
PowerPoint

Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English.