Financial Controller

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Financial Controller - APAC    will serve as a senior team member and effectively administer and communicate departmental policy, procedures, and goals as well as the financial results across all levels of the organization. Is able to consistently demonstrate a high technical expertise in accounting. Has the ability and knowledge to perform a wide range of responsibilities. Monitors all functions having a financial impact for assigned Graebel companies, ensuring proper reporting so financial statements fairly represent operating results each month. Is a primary resource for financial information and analysis to business owners at all levels within the organization. Reports and analyzes all revenue and expense accounts and prepares accurate and timely management reports

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare supporting documents for periodic journal entries and support schedules for moderate complexity accounts.

· Reconcile and analyze asset, liability, and capital accounts by compiling appropriate supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies for moderate complexity accounts.

· Analyze assets, liabilities and associated processes leading to proposed changes for improved balance sheet accuracy for the various business units.

· Perform reviews of direct and indirect staff related to Journal entries, Reconciliations, and other supporting schedules.

· Prepare financial statements and supporting documents to the financial statements in relation to US GAAP and other local reporting standards. Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions on complex transactions.

· Manage external third party and internal audit functions across the various business units. This includes external and internal communications, audit coordination, and deadline management.

· Acts as a leader in the building, providing assistance to team members as needed. Understands the objectives of the organization and department leading by example, interacting with Management and performs other related essential duties as assigned or requested.  Works in a positive manner, creating a quality work environment.

· Active participation in business operations, including as a financial resource during sales pursuits.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

· Corporate requests and monthly flash reports are completed and communicated in accordance with closing schedule provided by the Controllership Dept.

· Assist in establishing procedures to enforce compliance of set company standards.

· Participates and drive mentoring of new and existing employees, while acting as back up for the teammates while they are out.

· Manage the development, testing, and training of new processes or procedures for regional teams.

· Ability to eventually manage a broader scope of financial responsibilities, primarily within the APAC region.

· Understand, document and explain IGAAP to US GAAP differences.

· Record and review financial transactions in the India set of books.

· Reconcile and analyze all balance sheet accounts for APAC region.

· Perform analytics on revenue and expense accounts for APAC region.

· Familiar with India treasury rules regarding disbursements and receipts, from within and outside India.

· Sufficient experience with the various India VAT and withholding regulations across multiple tax jurisdictions, from transaction taxability to periodic governmental reporting, to manage client invoice creation, recording vendor invoice and administering any withholding tax related to each.

· Manage statutory financial audit process and exam for the APAC region, review or audit by any India tax authority, direct or indirect tax.

· Familiar with the impact and significance of intercompany transactions, including corporate charge allocation and transfer pricing programs.

· Chartered Accountant – equivalency to CPA in the US.

· Ability to exemplify clear and concise communications across various groups. This includes verbal and written communications.

· Ability to work in collaboration with various groups and maintain strong customer service for the different end users.

· Ability to show initiative and strong organizational skills in various tasks and projects.