Overview
The Manager – Financial Reporting & Consolidation is responsible for leading the
Group consolidation and external financial reporting process, including the
accurate and timely preparation of monthly, half-year and year-end consolidated
financial statements, statutory reporting and Japanese GAAP (‘JGAAP’) and US
GAAP submissions. The role provides technical accounting support, oversees
complex consolidation matters and actively supports the external audit process
in a timely and proactive manner.
The role leads and develops the financial reporting team in India, partners with
senior stakeholders across India, the UK and Australia, and drives stronger
controls, standardisation, automation and continuous improvement to deliver
high-quality reporting with maximum efficiency and minimum risk.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
* Support the Group financial reporting and consolidation agenda, ensuring
complete, accurate and timely reporting to senior management and relevant
stakeholders.
* Provide technical accounting input on complex transactions, recent reporting
requirements and changes in accounting standards.
* Lead the implementation of the group reporting calendar, ownership model and
quality review framework across reporting entities.
* Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across
consolidation, statutory reporting and close processes.
* Provide meaningful analysis and insights on Group results, balance sheet
movements, cash flow and emerging risks.
Operational Management
* Own the monthly, half-year and year-end Group consolidation process in
accordance with applicable reporting frameworks and agreed timetables.
* Actively participate and support month end close process including reviewing
and approving journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Execution of quarterly and annual SOX controls and procedures.
* Review consolidation journals, foreign currency translation, intercompany
elim