Job Title: Overseas Accounting and Project Manager

Location: Kolkata, India

Department: Finance & Accounts – Shared Services

Reports To: Finance Controller Overseas Processing and Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the overseas accounting operations within our Shared Services Center. The role requires a robust foundation in accounting principles, process optimization, international reporting standards, and the ability to lead finance-related projects. The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting activities for multiple overseas entities in compliance with local and international financial regulations, while also driving strategic initiatives and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee accounting operations for overseas entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany, and fixed assets. - Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting. - Review and ensure compliance with local GAAPs and local statutory requirements of the respective overseas jurisdictions. - Coordinate with local finance teams, external auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders for audits, tax filings, and other compliance matters. - Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency across the shared services platform. - Lead and manage finance-related projects such as process transitions, ERP implementations, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.



- Take ownership of special tasks and cross-functional initiatives delegated by senior management, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business goals. - Provide leadership in the design and rollout of internal controls, process documentation, and SOPs for overseas accounting functions. - Develop and monitor KPIs and SLAs for accounting service delivery. - Provide leadership and mentoring to junior accounting team members within the shared services. - Manage accounting controls and ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and company policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and financial operations. - Proven track record in project management, including cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects. - Strong understanding of international accounting principles. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working with cross-cultural teams and in a matrix reporting structure.

Preferred Attributes

- Prior experience in a shared services or multinational environment, preferably in the Agri-trading, commodity sector. - Exposure to commodity processing and handling large greenfield or brownfield expansion. - Hands-on experience in leading process transitions and standardization projects. - Project management certifications are a plus. - Strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. - Continuous improvement of mindset and ability to manage change. - Ability to work in multiple time zone alignment, if required like during audit etc

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