FIN_Cst Mgmt & Analytics_AS

The Corporate Finance team performs global and seamless finance operations including trading and product control, Group financial reporting and disclosure, management information and reporting for decision support, planning and development of financial strategy including funding policies and financial analysis, funding and cash management, tax planning and reporting, investor relations management, and much more.

Function Overview:

The position is in the Global Infrastructure Finance (GIF) team which is a centralized hub (shared service) responsible of Accounts Payable, Procurement Operations and Travel and Expense teams supporting various regions across the globe. The vision of GIF is to maintain best-in-class process platform, service capabilities and provide a suite of services to support regional business centres and stakeholders.

Position specifications

Division : Finance

Function : GIF

Corporate Title : Associate

Functional Title : Manager

No. of Position : 1

Experience : 8 - 10 years

Qualification : M. Com / MBA / CA Inter

Responsibilities includes:

• Global Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) processes
  • Oversee the AP and T&E processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, T&E and payments.
  • Effective implementation of policies and procedures for AP and T&E operations.
  • Conduct regular sample checks to ensure compliance with AP and T&E policies and controls.
  • Complete understanding of GST/TDS and other Taxes for India and fair understanding of VAT/GST for Global entities.
  • Handling of foreign travel process including forex
  • Responsible for monthly balance sheet substantiation for accounts related to AP and T&E
  • Good understanding of bank payments option and nostro reconciliation
  • Knowledge of India Foreign payment processing with adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Support setting up of Vendor, employee cost code and approve release of final payments.
  • Monitor and support end to end AMEX process including timely payments.
  • Support audit process including submitting data to auditors.
  • Monitoring and support overall vendor, employee, and business relationships to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive partnerships.

• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare and present status of accounts payable and travel expenses to management.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the efficiency of the accounts payable and travel operations.
  • Lead and mentor the accounts payable and travel team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance staff knowledge of policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Drive weekly and monthly meeting with service partner.

• Drive IT infrastructure changes and improvements
  • Drive modification / enhancement to system including discussion on requirements and UAT testing.

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of PO, AP, and T&E Processes
• Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Understanding of Alteryx, Power BI & RPA (Preferred)
• Knowledge of e-invoicing and prior experience of implementation of e-invoicing will be preferred.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders and third-party service partner.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Exposure in managing a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Confident personality with good communication skills to interact with senior stakeholders.
• Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Handle vendor and business escalations
• Good team worker and ready to support EMEA Shifts