Lunos
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A global, leading composite insurance firm is seeking a dynamic Accounting and Finance Manager, to join their brand new team in GIFT City, India. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative, entrepreneurial Finance expert to drive excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, global environment. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will be based in GIFT City and will require the successful candidate to work onsite.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the primary contact for IFSCA, SEZ, and tax authorities, overseeing local finance and tax matters, including solvency reporting and compliance with Indian regulations.
- Lead Financial Reporting: Deliver precise, timely, and high-quality financial reports for General Insurance (GI) and Life & Health (L&H), maintaining robust accounting records to support business decisions.
- Oversee Accounting & Tax: Manage monthly/quarterly closings, local regulatory reporting, tax filings (including transfer pricing), and ensure compliance with Indian GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Drive Insights & Forecasting: Analyze key financial drivers, provide detailed calculations for business performance, and manage year-end forecasting and closing processes through seamless cross-functional collaboration.
- Optimize Cash Flow & Operations: Monitor cash flows, manage accounts receivable/payable aging, and maintain effective financial controls across investment and cash flow operations in line with global and local regulations.
- Champion Process Efficiency: Continuously enhance workflows, support planning/projection processes, and ensure high data quality across end-to-end financial processes.
- Lead Special Projects: Support IFRS 17 transitions, compile ad-hoc internal/external reports, and collaborate with accounting and tax consultants for seamless reporting.
- Build Resilience: Implement effective delegation and contingency plans to ensure continuity during absences.
What You’ll Bring:
- Professional Expertise: Fully qualified accountant with 10-12 years of experience in the insurance industry.
- Regulatory Mastery: In-depth knowledge of GIFT City’s IFSCA requirements, IRDAI framework, and Indian tax regulations, including exemptions/incentives for IFSC branches.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Indian GAAP, IFRS, and advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, and SAP financial systems.
- Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to analyze financials, work independently, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Leadership & Communication: Professional, transparent, and proactive in engaging with internal/external stakeholders, with a focus on detail and critical thinking.
- Adaptability: Willingness to relocate to GIFT City, India, and ability to quickly master proprietary accounting systems.
Why Join?
The company is a global leading composite insurer that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and make a lasting impact in one of India’s most exciting financial hubs.
Ready to elevate your career in GIFT City? Apply now to join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will shape the future of finance.
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