Senior Manager- JLR R2R

Role Title: Senior Manager- JLR R2R

Reporting Manager: Deputy General Manager

Location: Pune

Purpose of the Role:

Handling of records to report activities for book close of fixed assets, leases, GL accounting & accruals, preparation of financial schedules, variances and disclosures. Handling of various audits, MIS reporting & GL analysis

Job Responsibilities:

Fixed asset accounting: -

• Managing of all fixed assets related operational activities (e.g. creation of asset master record, posting of the asset value, deletion of assets and changes to the asset records)
• Monitor asset master for correct asset class, depreciation Key, asset value, cost center capitalization date & all relevant information.
• Preparation & review of schedules, variances & disclosures
• Fixed asset account reconciliation preparation/review
• Monitoring of accounts through analysis of critical GL accounts.
• Highlight the exceptions & abnormal items.
• Ensuring correctness & compliance of accounting standards.

Book Closing accounting: -

• Ensuring and review of recording transactions in compliance with accounting principles
• Preparation & review of Prepayment, Accrual & Provisional journal entries
• Variance analysis and Reporting
• Reconciling discrepancies if identified
• Knowledge of AP & AR process
• Balance sheet account reconciliation review
• Review Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliation as per the policy
• Understand stakeholders' requirements and outperform the expectations
• Conduct root cause analysis of variances and oversee resolution of issues identified
• Preparation of monthly MIS & important information & analysis in the format required
• Identify areas for continuous improvement within their sphere of influence and area of expertise.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across teams to drive positive outcomes.
• Be the trusted source of knowledge for questions related to processes.
• Use own initiative taking responsibility of tasks and escalating where appropriate.

Cash Accounting: -

• Expenses/APAR/other payment/receipt entries review
• Bank account clearing (MT-940) process monitoring
• Cash and Bank account reconciliation review

Revenue accounting: -

• Revenue recognition and Deferred revenue calculation
• After market/sales service accounting (automobile sector)After market/sales service accounting (automobile sector)

Audit/Compliance: -

• Regular audit support during quarterly and annually
• Interaction with auditors & resolving audit queries.

Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions:

Internal

External – External (Overseas)

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Functional Knowledge of Skills (Must Have) - Good Understanding of accounting processes, Accounting Standards & Statutory compliances.
• Ability to be flexible with Job duties and scope of work
• Able to collaborate with a broad variety of stakeholders working across JLR Finance.
• Leadership Behavior: - People Management experience for minimum 3 to 4 years
• Educational Qualification Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (ICWA)/M. COM or MBA Finance with Min 3 years of experience.
• Language Proficiency - English
• Experience Required Minimum 5 to 8 Year of R2R (Including team leading)

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Expertise – Sound conceptual understanding of basic accounting like double entry bookkeeping, credits/debits, IFRS, cost accounting etc. is a must Work experience as an Accountant
• Communication skills – Managing overseas stakeholders by conveying financial analysis, insights and recommendations coherently to non-finance leaderships skills makes accountants effective strategists.
• MS office- Advance Excel Skills, word, PPT and Outlook
• Hands-on experience with accounting software ERP SAP.
• EPM FCCS module etc. (Good to know)
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Presentation skills