Finance Management:
· Should have hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting activities and book closures.
· Knowledge of the local accounting rules, regulations, and taxes in India is a must.
· Manage and oversee the accounting, compliance, and audits in India.
· Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (local GAAP/IFRS).
· Participate in the development of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. Implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures laid out
· Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization (Income Tax, etc.), are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
· Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary
· Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash. Ensure that all transactions are appropriately supported, approved and authorized
· Have regular meetings with the team and improve the processes, turnaround time etc.
· Assist the Studio Head in efficiently managing the studio P&L and provide relevant financial insight to help achieve the studio’s profitability targets
· Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Ensure that the cash needs of the company are maintained.
· Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
· Good Communicator, “Make It Happen” attitude, and should be ready to work under pressure and long hours based on the business requirements
People Management and Development:
· To effectively manage the performance of one or two team members by carrying out progress reviews and ensuring objectives and key outputs are effectively communicated throughout the department.
· Have a good working relationship with the team and other departments.
· Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate, and timely.
· Encouraging team participation in the way information is relayed to and from the departments.
MIS and Reporting:
· Maintain financial records for each site / Line of Business in a manner that facilitates Management reports.
· Assist FP&A teams with the preparation of budgets by providing relevant information on a regular basis.
· Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual departments .