Lead - Finance & Accounts

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doingWe're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.About HalmaHalma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, driven by a clear purpose. We are an FTSE 100 company with headquarters in the UK and operations in 23 countries, including regional hubs in India, China, Brazil, and the US.Our diverse group of nearly 50 global companies specializes in market leading technologies that push the boundaries of science and technology.For the last 42 years, the combination of our purpose, strategy, people, DNA, and sustainable business model has resulted inrecord long-term growth in revenues and profits and an increase in dividend by ≥ 5% every year– an achievement unrivalled by any company listed on the London Stock Exchange.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the claims submitted by employees are verified to ensure adherence to the internal policies of the company. Ensure the queries are responded to and payment are made in a timely and efficient mannerDevelop and run employee communication relevant to employee reimbursement to educate employees on policies, influence timely submission of claims, enhance accuracy and completeness of claims, etc. Identify and implement the employee satisfaction programs w.r.t. expense managementManage the credit card program in line with corporate policies and ensure timely submissions and reconciliationsManage the vendor invoice accounting and payment to vendors as per the internal policies and credit terms. Identify and initiate process improvements in the Accounts Payable (AP) function to enhance the stakeholder's experience and efficiency of operationsEnsure completeness and accuracy of expense accounting, undertake expenses ledger scrutiny, handle the month end activities, manage accruals and provisions, and prepare the Balance sheet reconciliations for relevant ledger accountsEnsure compliance with direct taxation, indirect taxation, MSME, labour laws, FEMA, Customs or any other relevant statutes and minimize the tax credit loss. Adhere to the internal controls and suggest ways to strengthen the risk mitigation and compliance processesEnsure Fixed Asset accounting is in line with the group policies and accounting standards and ensure physical verification of assets at periodic intervalsManage and energies the team towards achieving the KPIs of the function, motivate the team to continuously improve the effectiveness, and drive the cultural attributes of the organization in the teamSupport internal and external auditor, tax teams and other government assessments by providing required data and information.Critical Success FactorsCollaborative skills and team spiritPassion for highest standards of qualityAbility to understand and manage stakeholder expectationAbility to set, monitor and drive performance adhering to timelinesKey AttributesBasic understanding of Indian accounting standardsBasic understanding of direct and indirect taxation (GST & TDS)Good verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work across multiple functions and teamsKnowledge of corporate accounting functionsExpert in MS ExcelAcademic QualificationCA / ICWAI semi qualified/MBA/McomGood, consistent academic recordExperienceOverall accounting experience of 5-7 yearsCorporate accounting experience, preferably in MNCs > 3 yearsExperience in GST, Income tax, Customs > 2 yearsExperience in Microsoft tools and Office applicationsCompetenciesSelf-driven and proactiveOrientation to high standards of qualityCustomer focusProcess and system-orientedOrganized and disciplinedTeam management skillsHonest and transparentLearning mindsetCollaborative skillsIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with usNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest