Manager General Ledger

Role & responsibilities

Financial Shared Services: Finance Shared Services, India performs accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, General Ledger Accounting & Audit for Saint-Gobain Group Companies in India operating from two locations Mumbai and Chennai. The clientele includes Grindwell Norton, Saint-Gobain Sekurit India and SaintGobain India Pvt Ltd - (which includes the businesses of Glass, Gyproc, Sekurit, SEPR, Weber and Saint Gobain Research.

General Ledger: The core function of GL team is maintaining the books of accounts in an accurate and fair manner as per IND AS and IFRS guidelines. Also, preparation of books of accounts for Statutory and Tax Audit. Strengthen the Internal control for realred to FSSC as per ICRF gudelines

To review account information, correct discrepancies, and ensure that accounts are properly billed and that payments are collected.
1) Financial accounting, periodic finalization of books of accounts and reporting as per IND AS for statutory books and IFRS for group reporting. 2) Ensure that the deadlines & deliverables of monthly, quarter and year end close requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner 3) Collaborate for successful completion of Statutory, Group, Tax, and Internal audit 4) Ensure overall delivery of services as per KPIs and SLAs defined for GL. 5) Monitor and review monthly Balance sheet account reconciliations and perform P&L analysis 6) Conduct periodic review with business stakeholders and partner with business and provide value added inputs that would help in achieving business objectives. 7) Ensure tax compliances and provide financial data for Direct and Indirect Tax Assessments for businesses handled. 8) Drive improvement projects for reducing manual efforts and optimizing operational efficiencies 9) Ensure compliance with the Internal Control principles and accounting standards as per the groups Internal Control Reference framework. 10) Manage a team

Primary skills Functional

Advanced knowledge of General ledger accounting under IND AS and IFRS
Basic Knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation In depth knowledge of SAP and Excel Independent handling of monthly closures, statutory & tax audit

Secondary skills:

Power BI and other AI tools

Behavioral skills:

Result Focus
Customer Focus Good Communication Skills People Manager

Preferred candidate profile

CA/CMA with 5-10 years of post qualification experience handling financial / General Ledger accounting activities for a large MNC/Corporate manufacturing company who is willing to relocate or convenient to work at Egmore Chennai.