Job Title:
Financial Controller – NAMER
Location:
Chennai support model
Reports to:
Head of GBS Finance – Hub Chennai
Role Purpose
The Financial Controller – NAMER is responsible for supporting entity-level controlling activities across North America, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong balance sheet governance, and effective coordination with shared service teams (e.g., Genpact), auditors, and business finance.
This role plays a key part in strengthening financial processes, improving close quality, and supporting audit readiness across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with Group requirements
Review P&L and Balance Sheet for accuracy and completeness
Monitor and follow up on critical journal entries and accruals
Balance Sheet & Controls
Review balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts
Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks (e.g., RCX)
Identify, escalate, and resolve aged or unusual balances
Drive improvements in reconciliation quality and documentation
Audit & Compliance
Support external and internal audits
Coordinate with auditors and ensure timely delivery of audit requirements
Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
Shared Services Coordination (Genpact / GBS)
Act as key counterpart to shared service teams (RTR, Tax, etc.)
Monitor service quality, timeliness, and accuracy of deliverables
Support issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives
Help define and improve ways of working between onshore and offshore teams
Entity & Process Support
Provide support for complex entities (e.g., ERP-specific entities like JD Edwards)
Act as backup for critical processes (e.g., banking, reporting coordination)
Support intercompany processes and reconciliations
Continuous Improvement
Identify process gaps and propose improvements in closing, reporting, and controls
Support finance transformation initiatives and system implementations
Drive standardization and best practices across NAMER entities
Key Stakeholders
Head of GBS Finance – Americas
Regional Controller (e.g., NAMER Controller)
Business Finance teams
Shared Services (Genpact – Mexico, India)
Group Finance / Group Tax / Treasury
External Auditors
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6–10 years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, or audit
Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
Experience in multinational environments and shared service models
Experience working with ERPs (e.g., D365, JD Edwards, Oracle)
Strong Excel and financial systems skills (e.g., OneStream is a plus)
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accountability
Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix organization
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