Reporting Accountant Specialist

Reporting Accountant Specialist Pune India Life Unlimited At Smith Nephew We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with external financial reporting requirements including IFRS and local statutory laws regulations Problem solving skills and recommending solutions to the Financial Controller for technical and judgmental transactions to ensure the Business Unit aligns to internal polices controls and the relevant external accounting and statutory frameworks This role needs to be proactively engaged to interpret and apply changes in local statutory accounting rules or other laws regulations applicable to the local Business unit What will you be doingEnsure that transactions are documented in compliance with group standards including the Minimum Acceptable Practices and where relevant Sarbanes Oxley requirementsResponsible for high quality timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the businessParticipation in the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting cycles utilizing Hyperion SNHFM and SAP or MS AXAccountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations to safeguard assets and to ensure the optimal use of resources across the business and to ensure that any ageing of balances is fully investigated and resolved Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives e g process standardization and business efficiencies with the aim to lower cost improve service and reduce compliance riskSupervise the Reporting Accountants and completion of annual objective appraisal performance process Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the transactional accounting teams Handle the requests from external and internal auditors other advisors and relevant country AuthoritiesIn combination with the Finance Controller monitor assess and implement changes to align with external reporting and accounting requirementsAssess and implement changes to align with internal changes to the business or S N accounting environment What will you need to be SuccessfulEducation Post Graduate DegreePreferred - Qualified Accountant CA CMA CPA Minimum 5 years working in either in global accounting practice or in industry Relevant industry experience advantageous ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals Strong technical accounting knowledge expertise and experience in reporting under IFRS Experience of the Month-end reporting and control frameworks Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals solutions Working knowledge and application of SOX control frameworks Must be able to showcase a track record of success in working with diverse customersGood to Have HFM Reporting knowledge experience of SAP AX Hyperion Cognos Proficiency in English - Good verbal written communication skills You UnlimitedWe believe in creating the greatest good for society Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve Inclusion Diversity and Equity committed to welcoming celebration and growing on Diversity Learn more about it on our website Other reasons why you will love it here Your future Major medical coverage Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit Education AssistanceWork Life balance Flexible Personal Vacation time off Privilege leave Floater leave etc Your Wellbeing Parents Parents in laws insurance coverage also available Flexibility Hybrid work model for most professional roles Extra Perks Free Cab Transport facility for all employees one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts Night Shift Allowances LI-AL1Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our We re more than just a company - we re a community Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day Check our for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You Unlimited life culture and benefits at S N Explore our and learn more about our mission our team and the opportunities we offer