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, in