Financial Reporting Analyst/Manager- CA; 1-5 years (Leading American MNC)

Job ID : 2400

About Company

The company is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded processed consumer foods sold through retail stores.From a single flour mill to over 100 brands in 100 countries over 6 continents, the company is one of people, passion, and purpose.

The company was founded in 1866 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest and most well-known food companies globally.

Job Description

10% of Time - Operational Excellence

·       Manage quarterly, year-end Financial Reporting

·       Understand data flow across sub ledger process to help provide resolution.

·       Having hands on experience on systems i.e., SAP, Workiva, Blackline, HFM, Financial Reporting 

·       Tactical knowledge on Chart of accounts set up & organization.

·       Escalate issues to appropriate personnel to get timely resolution.

·       Works in collaboration with the Local Business Controller teams in ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial reporting tasks.

70% of Time -Statutory Financial Reporting

·       Subject matter expertise & hands-on with Statutory US & Local GAAPs (IFRS), HFM, Consolidation 

·       Knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and international auditing standards

·       Experience with international tax structures and the translation of these structures to the financial statements 

·       Pro-actively maintains up to date knowledge of Accounting Standards and Regulations.

·       Lead & prepare various schedules required for internal and external reporting on a GAAP, statutory reporting basis, financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and footnote schedules.

·       Pro-actively seeks areas to improve both the Statutory Reporting process Statutory reporting process & related internal processes.

·       Liaise with auditors and internal team as appropriate, to ensure that all local GAAP requirements are fulfilled.

·       Planning and Preparing Financial Statements – 

·       Coordinate and plan the preparation of financial statements of Global Market / Markets (EUAU/ ASLA/ NAR)

·       Initiate and prepare the financial statements in the reporting tool (Workiva & SAP) with at most accuracy

·       Get the financials reviewed by business controller / tax consultants / auditors and book the necessary adjustments in reporting tool and SAP.

·       Support in filing the financials to relevant local authorities.

·       Ensure proper and robust documentation from SOX and internal controls perspective.

10% of Time -Developing Tool / Automation

·       Develop templates in reporting tool (Workiva) as per the local market requirements.

·       Supporting business controllers in UAT.

·       Logical and critical thinking in providing inputs / suggestions for process optimization and automation.

·       Create & manage SOPs / OPLs for each market with regards to Statutory Financial reporting and filings.

10% of Time - Other Initiatives

·       Assist & Support US GAAP / Local Entity Audit 

·       Support & actively participate on transformation project.

·       Deliver Service level agreements (SLA’s)

·       Planning and execution of business continuity

·       Drive efficiencies in the process

·       Create an environment of continuous improvement to simplify or automate work.

·       Responsible for compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

·       Work/Collaborate on Site wide initiatives.

·       Support Continuous Improvement- Identify process improvements, engage in creating and putting in place improvements (i.e., utilizing YY or Focused Improvement) and communicate to broader ESC group.

·       Partnership with Finance team both at divisions & corporate including GBS Finance

·       Provide inputs for ad-hoc requests and high-level analysis requested by Minneapolis counterparts.

·       Partner with Finance organization on designated projects

·       Assist Finance Operations Managers group to adhere to GMI reporting & control policies and procedures.

Engagement with other Mumbai Finance team (CI and other initiatives) - General Responsibilities

·       Follow all company policy & procedures.

·       Demonstrates high standards of conduct which are not compromised even under highly stressful circumstances.

·       Communicate effectively with supervisors & co-workers.

·       Sets high standards for results and continually raises these standards.

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