AVP - Accounting & Controls (Entity Reporting)

ROLE PURPOSE

Lead the RTR Stabilisation and Close Support function during and post-transition. Act as the senior SME and governance lead responsible for ensuring continuity of controls, quality of close and successful delivery of timely and accurate close. Provide strategic oversight across entity close, Trial Balance and GL reviews, journal governance, balance sheet reconciliations, issue resolution, stakeholder governance and operating model stabilization.

Role & responsibilities

- Own end-to-end RTR stabilization strategy and execution for transitioned activities.
- Provide leadership oversight across entity close, trial balance review, journal governance, reconciliation management and management reporting activities.
- Establish the quality and control oversight layer required to maintain performance standards during and after transition.
- Own transition success measures including close calendar adherence, close quality, control compliance, documentation readiness and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Lead governance forums with Group Reporting, Controllership, Market Finance, GBS Operations and Transition teams
- Act as final escalation point for close-related issues, accounting judgement matters, reporting risks and operational bottlenecks.
- Drive root cause analysis and remediation of close defects, control gaps and recurring operational issues.
- Ensure smooth and successful execution of H1 close with no disruption to reporting timelines or business requirements.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new RTR capabilities and provide guidance on capability requirements.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS





Group Reporting | Regional Controllers | GBS Leadership | Transition Management Office | P&L; Owners | Process Operations | External Auditors

Preferred candidate profile

- 15+ years of Finance, RTR experience and GCC Controllership
- Deep expertise in IFRS financial accounting, control framework, Management reporting, Group reporting, Audit requirements, Balance Sheet control and P&L; analysis.
- Able to review reconciliations, journals, schedules and financial commentary with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, challenge and influencing skills.
- Experience supporting GBS/GCC transitions and operational stabilization programs.
- Experience working with shared services/process operations and tight close timelines.
- Ability to provide technical accounting and operational SME leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA Finance or equivalent preferred; degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline required with 15+ years of experience

SUCCESS MEASURES

Successful and timely close, Zero business disruption during transition, Secure and sustainable RTR operating model, Strong control environment and audit readiness. Achievement of transition milestones and tollgate sign-offs, Timely issue resolution and stakeholder satisfaction, compliant process outputs and strong controls.

Shift : 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM; required to be flexible during month end

Selection process : 2-3 rounds of interview

Location : Near Manyata Tech Park, Hebbal, Bangalore (Hybrid 3 days a week from office)

Benefits : Cab facility, Group medical insurance including parental coverage, 24 days earned leave and 12 days of sick leave

📌 AVP - Accounting & Controls (Entity Reporting) (Karnataka)
🏢 Orient Cds
📍 Karnataka