Manager - Record to Report (CA/MBA-Finance)

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Company Description

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive — where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Our India team is a well-established and integral part of the firm’s global operations, delivering high-value support across a wide spectrum of functions. With over 800 business professionals based in Gurugram and Hyderabad, we’ve been driving operational excellence and innovation for more than 15 years.

We contribute to global success in areas such as Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Risk & Compliance, Legal Support, Research & Knowledge, Document Production, Virtual Executive Assistance, Programme Management, Client & Market Development, and Continuous Improvement

Job Description

The Role

The broad scope of the role involves managing successful operation of Account Closing and Management Reporting Processes

Who you will work with

Onshore Finance team across Clifford chance offices Wider Finance team in Delhi office
Onshore Finance team across Clifford chance offices.

What you will be responsible for

In this role you will work in Record to Report team and your responsibility it is to manage, improve and support the end-to-end finance process.

What you will do

• In this role you will work in Record to Report team and your responsibility it is to manage, improve and support the end-to-end process. You will be the owner for a select set of financial processes which includes :
• Review of the General Ledger Analysis including P&L analysis, calculating Accruals and Prepayments, analysis of direct and indirect costs, entity consolidation, cost allocation.
• Review of Trial Balances and Variance analysis before GL close.
• Review the Income Analysis: Calculating, reconciling, recording and reporting the Income based on Work in progress and Provisions.
• Ensuring the timely recording of all month end items and closure of GL books as per the agreed KPIs.
• Managing timely and accurate Bank & Inter Office reconciliations.
• Monthly review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations, analysis of the open aged items and suggesting the resolution for the same.
• Validation and distribution of regular Management reports, KPIs and all ad- hoc reports as required.
• Ensuring compliance with rules and Internal Audit recommendations.
• You will work with Financial Controllers to set and maintain service levels and to deliver a high standard of output whilst managing expectations within the confines of the Finance system.
• You will need to establish a structure so that all work is completed in a controlled, accurate, timely and consistent way to ensure data integrity and quality; in accordance with standard policies and ensuring that statutory requirements for all offices are met. 
• You will work with the supervisors to aid the development of the skills of each team, aiding the career development of your staff.
• You will be responsible for conducting trainings, refreshers and updating documentation & controls.
• You will aid to the development of the skills of the team, aiding the career development of your members by sharing regular feedbacks, regular catch up. You will be responsible for Appraisal process of your team.
• You will be responsible to guide your functional teams and share the best practices in your process.
• You will be responsible for sharing the progress reports, dashboards of the Projects with the Management. 
• You will identify areas of risk to the financial integrity of transactions and recommend safeguard against financial loss or miss-statement.
• You will recommend processing improvements to maximize efficiency without jeopardizing financial control or compliance with Clifford Chance policy and Statutory requirements.
• You will identify & recommend new Finance work that can be transitioned to the Delhi Office and lead transitions as & when required.
• You will keep processes and transactions Audit ready.

Qualifications

Your Experience

Personal Success Characteristics

• Proven ability to handle complexity of the Finance Processes.
• Strong problem solving, trouble shooting and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meeting timelines.
• Highly motivated and creative, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude and dedication.
• Organizational and Strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in a team as well as on your own.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified CA with 6+ years/MBA with 8+ years of experience with experience of working in an MNC
• Experience of ORACLE & HFM.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certification in Lean and/or Certification in / Working Knowledge of IFRS will be an added advantage.