Senior Regional Lead Controllership

The role offers Diverse and Impactful ResponsibilitiesProvides ample opportunities for professional growth, leadership development

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global provider of ship management services, renowned for its comprehensive marine solutions and high ethical standards. With a vast network spanning over 60 offices in 30 countries, the company offers technical management, risk management, procurement, and financial services for various vessel types, ensuring robust client reporting and innovative digital platforms.

Job Description

Review of timely and accurate management accounts & financial statementsManage the HFM consolidation system ensuring that results are reported accurately.Identify opportunities with operations for revenue and cost optimization and prevent revenue leakagesReport Operational and Finance metrics for driving overall efficiency in the businessReview and Present the consolidation and month end reporting of core Financial Statements - P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow with top of the class commentariesSupport initiatives to improve the quality of work delivered by the shared services centreActively work on closing out issues in the entities that they are responsibleOne point of contact for entity to address queries from the Group consolidators and internal teamsPrepare and present financial decks for the respective Business UnitsManaging regions payroll process by collaborating with the payroll groups and treasury functions including day-to-day finance and accounting operationsOversees day to day accounting, revenue/ debtors/ receivables management / ageing analysis (A/R), payable / creditor / vendor management (A/P),Working capital/cash flow management including external support from banks and financial institutionsDirecting accounting operations, statutory compliance, and finance controllership for the respective offices Collaborating with the Finance leadership to ensure smooth finance operations for all the sitesActing as the trusted advisor for finance and Tax leadership on local tax and regulatory mattersSupport the Finance Business Partners in forecasting and budgeting activities.Work closely in co-ordination with In Country Team , GSS team and ControllersLiaison with Operations team, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve financial mattersPoint of contact for Vendors and Customers QueriesEffective cash management and approve invoices and paymentsEnsuring healthy business metrics for the Business UnitsSupport FC in quarterly and full year reporting requirements and liaising with the Group and local and external auditors.Lead a team of Team Leaders/ Sr Team Leader and responsible for their growth and development in the organizationMentoring Regional Level Controllership 1Managing Financial Operations Independently without in country supportEnsures Maintenance of statutory books and monitoring statutory compliance including external periodic statutory audits. Manage and review of periodical budgets (Annual/ quarterly/ monthly basis), variance analysis with corrective recommendations,Support accounting and due diligence for acquisitions and disposalsDrive solution and implement in discussion with all stakeholdersManagement information and decision supportive reports including project & profitability analysis, project and associate performance analysis including project accountingManaging all periodic statutory compliances including Tax audit, TP audit, MCA filings, etc.Adherence to group wide financial discipline through balance sheet review, identification of best practice processes and driving continuous improvementKey role in delivery of quarterly and full year Stat reporting requirements and liaising with the Group and local auditorsCustodian of all control documents and review its completenessManage and develop a culture of control, quality, and consistencyBuild strong relationships and trust with financial stakeholders throughout the Group.Assist with various control improvement and ad hoc finance initiativesLead Initiatives towards Cost rationalisation and Productivity ImprovementProcess Acumen and active involvement with focus groupsLead Group change initiativesEnsure culture of consistent policies and practice for financial reporting across the group

The Successful Applicant

Chartered Accountant with minimum 10 yrs experienceExperience in accounting and financial systemsExtensive Experience in interfacing with business operational customers and ControllersAbility to manage a diverse group of skill sets in a delivery center environmentAbility to portray professionalism and confidence to customers via phone and e-mailStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to multi-task and handle large volume of work efficiently and accurately

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