Team Lead - Global Accounting and Direct Payables

Team Lead - Global Accounting

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Summary of the role:

We are looking for a Lead who will bring clarity, management, organisation and above all else, personality to our team. It is important to us that you have the energy and desire to manage all activities that are necessary to the position.

Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the global direct accounts payable process and ongoing compliance with internal controls. This includes ensuring all data feeds into/between systems are happening as expected and manage exceptions as they arise. Experience on 3rd party invoice submission and settlement systems examples INFOR- (added skill preferred).

State and report all global Direct AP account balances, including relevant accrual accounts.

Review reconciliations performed by the team to ensure accuracy and present current state of balances to global controllership team.

About the role:

Vendor Management and Accounts Payable

*Review monthly closing Direct AP and Freight account statements and

Vendor reconciliations and handing vendor queries.

*Ensure Vendor Payments and follow up with Wipro team

*Booking of Invoices against advance given

*Advances and clearing of Custom House Agent (CHA) duty's.

Monthly closing activities related to Finance

*Ensure closure of Books of Accounts and prepare controllership closing checklists.

*Prepare and Track Month End Provisions

*Blackline reconciliations for vendor ledger, GR, Freight

Statutory Compliance

*Send Payment Instructions to bank& co-ordinate for payments

*Co-ordinate for Bank guarantee

*Customs and GST credits

*MSME Vendors compliance and interest calculations

*Bill of Exchange (BOE)

Promote accountability:

*Develop necessary collaborative relationships within the affiliates including our team/ Wipro Team/ User Departments.

*Collaborate with partners to get monthly provisions details.

*The BPO provider delivers the work according to Service level agreements.

*Provide performance metrics and analysis of results.

Management

*Develop the global Direct AP team, evaluating staffing, making HR decisions, and creating goals and development plans.

*Inspire team performance through: Individual Development Plans, Monthly Coaching and recognising individuals/team for major accomplishments and milestones.

*Promote efficient ways of working between Direct AP, controllership, affiliate finance, global sourcing, and other partners.

*Manage teamwork including anticipating workload and timing and providing guidance in prioritising work to ensure performance goals are met.

*Prepare analysis that allows for proactive influence in decision-making and lead to identification of business risks and opportunities

*Ensure the integrity and accuracy of external audit accounting support

*Review models and assumptions to ensure we are changing our approach to managing changing business environments.

About you:

Education:

Semi Qualified CA / ICWA

Experience:

Semi Qualified CA / ICWA with 12+ years of experience. Previous experience working with a Retail Industry and similar roles managing end-to-end Direct Payables, accounting and reporting in a large organisation. BPO experience is good to have. Minimum 5+ years of experience managing a large diverse team.

Knowledge and abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work with several management levels. Accounting background with an ability to understand and interpret complex accounting concepts. You will work with several organisations across the Company that sometimes have conflicting motivations and goals. You will need to hold firm to the required targets and articulate reasons to partners. You will work with people in other locations (sometimes in other countries) and from different cultures. There are many integrated systems which must be understood so unexpected results can quickly be addressed.

Benefits:
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.

Here's a small snapshot:

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse

• OPD coverage

• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves

• Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being

• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. 

LOCATION

IND, GBS Office Bengaluru

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

Experience Level

Senior Level