Experian has invited applications for the post of Financial Controller
· Work with GFS to plan for local resources and optimize internal process during monthly closing process for internal and external reporting
· Review all GL journals, complete controller review on monthly closing results
· Ensure reporting deadlines and data quality requirements are met
· Review local book financial statements and Oracle book account reconciliations to ensure reconciliation any exceptional or open items are approved and cleared timely
· Closely track and follow up on key balance sheet issues items and overall India market financial position
· Lead half-year and year-end reporting process
· Lead monthly review with GFS and other key PL item owners outside of India
· Ensuring accurate accounting as per Indian GAAP and IFRS
· Ensure the accurate preparation/reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance with Company deadlines
· Review recharge schedules by type; Validate and follow up with group contacts on the reasonableness of recharges
· Review internal billing and align with the group, region, and country finance position
· Work with GFS to ensure inter-company differences are properly reconciled
· Ensure tax-related documentation on recharges is adequately maintained
· Lead on transfer pricing arrangements to ensure proper planning and documentation compliance with the Group team.
· Ensure the compliance of the Corporation with appropriate regulations, legislation and accounting standards and group accounting policies.
· Ensuring tax accounting and record maintenance are in compliance with statutory regulations and Indian tax laws.
· Systematic and complete compliance with all FEMA and RBI requirements.
· Work with APAC controllership team and Group treasury team to ensure treasury activities are properly planned, authorized, and executed
· Partner with compliance, legal, and internal audit functions of APAC and group to ensure financial controls are in place throughout the business cycles
· Lead the external audit coordination for the North Asia region in cooperation with GFS teams
· Verification of correct accounting of fixed and intangible assets on an ongoing basis as per Indian GAAP and IFRS.
· Lead on CAPEX investment approval financial review
· Management of by-project CAPEX on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
· Review and ensure capitalization and D&A controls
· Ensure fixed asset ledgers for in-scope BU’s and entities are well maintained
· Ensure the accurate preparation/reporting of monthly financial results in strict accordance with Company deadlines
· Ensure that the end-of-year statutory accounts report is finalized by the specified date and presented to Directors for review
· Lead on cash flow planning and be the contact point with the group treasury function
· Work with regional team to plan and execute funding arrangement
· Support the business in reviewing and understanding the revenue recognition profile of their current and forecasted portfolio (IFRS15)
· Help the business understand risks and opportunities to improve working capital performance through regular balance sheet reviews
· Ensure any accounting entries outside of management accounting books are well understood and explained to the business stakeholders
· Lead a team of 2 financial accountants in the India team, coordinate and plan all activities of any external accounting/tax partners and ensure we utilize our centrally coordinated shared services (GFS) resources efficiently
· Maintain a strong and positive working environment and team culture aligned to The Experian Way
· Ensure training and development for all staff members are well planned and achieved on an ongoing basis
· Help coach and develop the GFS support staff remotely to ensure a high standard of quality and timely delivery of required outputs
· Set clear behavioural standards in line with company values
· This position requires a degree in accounting and membership of a professional accounting body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
· Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
· Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
· Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
· Indian GAAP – Working knowledge
· IFRS – working knowledge, especially IFRS15
· Indian Direct and Indirect Tax Laws – working knowledge
· Central Sales Act and VAT – working knowledge
· ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion) – Working knowledge
· Banking-related regulations – Reasonable level
· Ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
· Ability to not only work but improve our ways of working with a remotely based shared service team
· Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
· Experience working in a global organization with stakeholders across multiple territories
· Ability to influence senior stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes in collaboration with remote teams’ support
· Previous experience with working on finance transformation/improvement initiatives a significant benefit.
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