DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision : Supervise a group of general accountants or accounting clerks in maintaining the general ledger.
• Policy Implementation : Implement accounting policies under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Process Management : Implement processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report revenue and expenditures.
• Financial Analysis : Compile, review, analyze, and record complex financial information.
• Reconciliation Review : Review account reconciliations prepared by accountants and accounting clerks.
• Financial Reporting : Review and interpret balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
• Control Assessment : Identify control weaknesses and communicate them to management.
• Remedial Actions : Operate in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Research and Analysis : Conduct research and analysis on advanced issues.
• System Maintenance : Design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions.
• Coaching and Mentoring : Coach and mentor accountants and accounting clerks; assign work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assess performance and provide feedback to direct reports.

• Communicates Effectively : Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Develops Talent : Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Directs Work : Provide direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get work done.
• Ensures Accountability : Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Ambiguity : Operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Manages Complexity : Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Values Differences : Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Business Process and Internal Control Risk Analysis : Evaluate business processes to identify risks and internal control gaps; develop and implement process improvements.
• Financial Analysis : Interpret financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders.
• Financial Internal Controls : Leverage internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans.
• Financial Regulations Acumen : Evaluate applicable regulations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with regulations.
• Technical Accounting Assessment : Evaluate and research transactions to ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles : Evaluate US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies.

• Education : College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or similar certification preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications : This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• People Management : Minimum 5 years in a people manager role in Accounts Payable (AP) Helpdesk.
• Shift Timing : 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST.
• Professional Experience : Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.
• Issue Resolution : Address and resolve inquiries related to accounts payable processes, vendor payments, and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner. Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure swift resolution of issues.
• Supervisory Experience : Utilize your supervisory experience to oversee daily operations of the accounts payable helpdesk, ensuring that team members meet performance standards and deliver quality service.
• Communication : Maintain open lines of communication with vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding of accounts payable processes and policies.. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.