Manager - Accounting & External Reporting

Why This Role Matters This role sits at the  heart of the company's financial governance framework . The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that business performance is  reported accurately , risks are  identified early , controls are  robust , and external reporting standards are upheld with the  highest level of discipline . The role requires a finance leader who can combine: Strong technical accounting depth Business understanding Governance mindset Stakeholder influence People leadership Ability to operate in a complex multinational environment This is  not a transactional accounting role . It is a  senior controllership role  with high visibility, strong stakeholder engagement, and significant ownership of financial reporting quality.

1. Lead Accounting, Controllership & Financial Governance Own and drive the  accounting and controllership agenda  for the business. Ensure  accuracy, completeness, and integrity  of financial books and reported numbers. Lead  monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes  with strong governance and discipline. Review and approve  complex accounting entries , provisions, accruals, reconciliations, and judgment-based accounting matters. Ensure  early identification and resolution  of accounting, reporting, or control risks through robust Balance Sheet reviews Drive a strong  "no surprises" controllership culture  across the finance ecosystem. 2. Own External Reporting & Statutory Financial Statements Lead preparation and review of  statutory financial statements  in line with applicable accounting standards. Ensure compliance with  Ind AS / IFRS / USGAAP  and relevant regulatory requirements. Own notes to accounts, disclosures, schedules, reporting packs, and management representation requirements. Partner with  external auditors  to ensure smooth statutory audits, limited reviews, and annual reporting cycles. Ensure  high-quality, audit-ready documentation  and strong substantiation of financial positions. 3. Act as a Strategic Finance Partner & Specialist on Accounting Matters Partner with business finance and functional teams on  accounting implications of business decisions . Provide guidance on  complex transactions , new business models, commercial arrangements, provisions, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting treatment. Support leadership with clear interpretation of  accounting impacts and financial risks . Help business teams understand the  downstream reporting and compliance implications  of operational decisions. Oversee Treasury related operations where required. 4. Partner Internal Controls, Risk & Audit Readiness Ensure strong adherence to  internal control and SOX/control frameworks . Lead  control reviews, risk assessments, remediation plans , and governance actions. Partner with internal audit, external audit, and control teams to resolve observations. Drive accountability across teams for  timely closure of audit points and control gaps . Strengthen the overall control environment through  proactive risk identification . 5. Drive Process Excellence & Finance Transformation Identify opportunities to  simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen  accounting and reporting processes. Lead improvement initiatives across close, reconciliations, reporting, audit documentation, and controls. Partner with shared services and technology teams to improve  process reliability and scalability . Support  ERP / SAP / S4HANA-related transitions , reporting enhancements, and digital finance initiatives where applicable. Reduce manual dependency and improve  quality, speed, and transparency  of reporting outputs. 6. Lead, Coach & Build a High-Performing Team Manage and develop a  team of finance professionals . Set clear priorities,  performance expectations , timelines, and ownership standards. Build  technical capability  in accounting, reporting, controls, and