Job Purpose:
This is an important role within the JC India Shared Service Centre (SSC) supporting customers in John Crane and The Smiths Group by managing and providing accounting services. The role is to lead the general accounting including accruals, prepayments, journals, taxation support, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities and the undertaking of the financial controls operated within the SSC for the assigned entities. Responsibilities also include the Balance Sheet Review process for assigned entities and working closely with the entity Controlling teams to ensure the accuracy of the accounting records.
Responsibilities:
Key areas of support will include but not limited:
Accruals & prepayments
General Ledger Journals
General ledger Reconciliations
Intercompany recharge management
Fixed Asset Accounting
Month-end close activities
Preparation of Balance Sheet Reviews and the provision of supporting documentation
Support the annual financial statement audits by providing analysis and supporting documentation
Support local direct and indirect tax filings by providing reports and analysis
Monthly upload of SAP to IBM Cognos TM1 for internal reporting
Additional half-year and year-end reporting in Onyx
Monitoring and undertaking of financial controls
Ensuring strict compliance with financial & business controls required by the Division/Group and external auditors.
Support to Internal and External audits of Group and statutory accounts
Support to Shared Service Projects as required
Technical
Strong numeric background. – Essential
Commercial experience working in a finance environment – Essential
Excellent Microsoft Office especially in Excel (Lookup, Pivots, etc.) – Essential
Knowledge of SAP – Essential
Planning and Decision Making:
The ability to plan their workload within a team and to meet tight deadlines
A good team player with a flexible approach and the ability to work on own initiative and within a team is essential.
Knowledge and experience of identifying and improving processes
Impact and Scope:
Ability to cope with month end reporting, tight deadlines
Ensure good working environment within the finance team and immediate action to resolve disputes
Building strong relationships with Senior SSC Leaders, Internal/External Auditors and finance business partners
Key Internal and External Relationships:
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor – General Accounting
Key member in the Finance SSC Team
Key liaison with Internal and External Auditors
Banks and Group Treasury
Senior Finance Managers/Controllers/Directors for banking activities
Regional Controller
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
A professional accounting qualification is desirable
5 plus year of financial accounting experience in a Shared Service team
5-10 years of total work experience, CA inter /ICWA inter preferred
Professional and strong understanding of IFRS
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
Strong English written and verbal communication skills
Strong influencing, analytical and problem-solving skills
A self-starter with an ability to think logically
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Focused on continuous improvement
Good commercial awareness
Good analytical skills
Leadership Behaviors:
Innovates for impact
Take accountability & ownership
Delivers results at pace
Leads inclusivity and empowers
Develops self and others
Lives Smiths values
Sets vision to inspire
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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