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herbalife.co.in
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Overview
ROLE AT A GLANCE:
The Assistant Manager - Finance is responsible for managing key accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit-related workstreams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with Indian GAAP, US GAAP, Companies Act requirements, and corporate accounting policies.The role applies strong technical accounting expertise to analyze financial transactions, assess accounting implications of business activities, support statutory and management reporting, and maintain a robust control environment. Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders, auditors, and finance teams to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting effectiveness, and support timely financial close processes.The position exercise professional judgment in interpreting accounting guidance, resolving moderately complex issues, and ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Financial Reporting & Closing Activities
- Coordinate and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and reporting packages in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze financial results and significant account movements to identify exceptions, risks, and reporting implications.
Accounting & Technical Expertise
- Apply professional accounting judgment in assessing complex transactions and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment under applicable accounting frameworks.
- Evaluate accounting implications arising from commercial agreements, contractual arrangements, and business transactions.
- Support technical accounting assessments related to lease accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting requirements.
Reconciliation & Financial Control
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and identify aged or unusual items requiring investigation and resolution.
- Monitor financial records and accounting entries to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate policies.
- Partner with business stakeholders to resolve outstanding items impacting financial reporting accuracy and close timelines.
Audit & Compliance Management
- Serve as a primary finance contact for statutory, internal, and external audit activities within assigned areas.
- Coordinate preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor queries.
- Support the maintenance of a strong internal control environment and compliance with SOX requirements and company policies.
Stakeholder Partnership & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with business functions to obtain critical financial information, improve reporting quality, and facilitate timely completion of accounting activities.
- Provide insights and recommendations on financial data, accounting treatment, and reporting requirements to support operational decision-making.
- Build effective working relationships across departments to ensure smooth execution of finance processes and reporting obligations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, control effectiveness, and quality of financial information.
- Contribute to standardization, automation, and process enhancement initiatives within the finance function.
- Support implementation of best practices that enhance operational effectiveness and reporting accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS: (Skills, background, and experience required for success)
Education
- Chartered Accountant (CA) required.
Experience
- 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or controllership functions.
- Prior experience with Big 4 firms and/or multinational organizations preferred.
- Experience managing financial reporting, statutory audits, internal controls, and compliance-related activities.
- Exposure to US GAAP, lease accounting, and multinational reporting environments preferred.
Skills/Certifications
- Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, Companies Act requirements, and financial reporting practices.
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and multinational reporting environments.
- Sound understanding of accounting controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
- Ability to interpret accounting standards and assess accounting implications of business transactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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