Associate Vice President

Job Title: Associate Vice President - Finance & Accounts

Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a reputed audit firm or a large-sized corporate environment. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in accounting standards, experience in financial statement preparation under Ind AS, and demonstrated ability to lead and manage statutory audits. Proficiency in SAP (BPC, FICO and MM modules), strong communication, and advanced Excel capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Location: Mumbai – Full-Time work from Office

Reporting Relationship: Head – Accounts & Treasury

Business/Channel/Function: Finance & Accounts

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.

Prior experience in a reputed audit firm or a large corporate finance environment is essential.

Thorough understanding and practical application of Ind AS and other relevant accounting standards.Proven track record of managing statutory audits end-to-end.

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge of SAP – FICO & MM modules.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong command over written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements as per Ind AS and/or IFRS.
• Design, implement, and maintain accounting manuals, guidelines, and SOPs to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensure business and non-finance stakeholders are informed and updated on guidelines.
• Liaise with statutory auditors to coordinate and complete audit processes, addressing key issues.
• Act as SAP BPC, FICO & MM module finance lead for transactional accounting, system enhancements, and internal controls.
• Review and validate monthly and annual closing activities.
• Provide financial analysis, reports, and insights to support business decisions.
• Conduct competition analysis.
• Review balance sheet schedules and ensure prompt corrective actions.
• Design, improve, and maintain GL masters, Chart of Accounts, and other enterprise structure elements.
• Drive automation and process improvements in accounting and reporting systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business and operational teams to ensure financial discipline.

Behavioural Strengths

• Strong stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• High level of integrity and accountability.

Self-Driven & Proactive

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Why join us?

CulverMax Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is home to some of India’s leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, SONY TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few

Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally led content powerhouse.

Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media.

But our quest to Go Beyond doesn’t end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there.

We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy. We strive to remain an ‘Employer of Choice’ and have been recognized as:

- India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute.

- 100 Best Companies for Women in India by AVTAR & Seramount for 6 years in a row - UN Women Empowerment Principles Award 2022 for Gender Responsive Marketplace and Community Engagement & Partnership

- ET Human Capital Awards 2023 for Excellence in HR Business Partnership & Team Building Engagement

- ET Future Skills Awards 2022 for Best Learning Culture in an Organization and Best D&I Learning Initiative.

The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary