Lead Corporate Accounting

We are hiring for a Top FMCG Global MNC Company based Mumbai.

It's a National level role, based in Head office.

We are looking for a Lead Corporate Accounts.

Education - CA with 10 Years+ work experience. It is a team handling role.

Position reports into India Finance Head.

Corporate Controller (Accounting) for a leading consumer-facing organisation based in Mumbai. Qualified CA (Preferably Rank Holder / First Attempt) with over 10+ years of work experience. Strong experience in: Corporate Accounting, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts hashtag Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), IFRS, and facing auditors. Strong hold in areas like: * Financial Systems * Process Implementation * Internal Controls * Corporate Governance * SAP HANA / SAP FICO

To lead and manage the Corporate Accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, adherence to applicable accounting standards (IFRS/Ind AS), statutory compliance, and strong governance in accounting operations across the organization.

Finance Controller

• Full ownership of accounting, compliance, reporting, and audits.
• Fits due to leadership of accounting team, SOI preparation, and IFRS knowledge

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Fixed Assets

• Supervise end-to-end AP and AR processes to ensure timely vendor payments and collections.
• Oversee fixed asset capitalization, depreciation accounting, and physical verification.
• Focus on core accounting (GL, AR, AP, FA, Payroll), monthly close, reconciliations.
• Relevant due to current team leadership and process improvement.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements as per IFRS/Ind AS and local GAAP.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings with accuracy and within timelines.
• Ensure robust chart of accounts, general ledger integrity, and accurate journal entries

Finance Business Partner

• Involves budgeting, variance analysis, performance tracking, and decision support.
• Strong fit given budgeting, MIS, SOI, and cost center experience.

Audit & Compliance (Internal Controls & Governance)

• Cross-functional audit coordination, SOX/internal control process improvement.
• Suitable due to audit handling and compliance oversight.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and internal accounting policies.
• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors during audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Monitor internal controls in line with SOX/ICFR frameworks.

Financial Systems & Process Transformation

• Finance lead in ERP upgrades, digital finance initiatives, shared service transitions.
• Good match with exposure to process improvement and transformation projects.
• Drive automation, ERP enhancements, and process efficiency in accounting functions.
• Lead transformation projects in finance operations and system integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

MIS & Stakeholder Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present financials to leadership with analysis on variances and key insights.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate accounting team.
• Ensure role clarity, performance KPIs, and regular upskilling of team members.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); CPA/ACCA (preferred for global roles)
• Experience: 1218 years of experience in corporate accounting, with at least 35 years in a leadership role
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IFRS / Ind AS, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and other regulatory frameworks
• Tools: ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics), Advanced Excel, MIS reporting tools
• Skills: Leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication with senior stakeholders

Preferred Industry Background:

FMCG, Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, Pharma, or Shared Services/GCC
Candidates from FMCG, Paint, Retail, Pharma, and other consumer-facing industries can apply.

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