Position in the Organisation

Organisation structure

(Region/Product/Function/unit, scope or role)

India/All/Finance & Accounts/ Finance Controller

Reports directly to

(position title)

Chief Financial Officer

Other reporting to

(“functional reporting” position title)

N/A

Direct reports

(position title)

Managers/AMs-Accounts and other sub-functions

Other reports

(position title)

N/A

Mission

Purpose of the Job/Job Mission: ( Insert a short description of the role/job, maximum 2 to 4 sentences/Bullet point.)

To anchor financial strategy by delivering robust business planning, insight-driven analytics, and cost-improvement leadership. The role ensures accurate MIS, supports strategic reviews, and provides forward-looking financial inputs to enhance organizational performance and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

This role would be responsible for handling entire gamut of Accounts and Control for Aroma BU comprising of 2 entities based in India and UK and its subsidiaries based in US, Netherlands & Singapore which will include Financial Accounting, Controls, Taxation(direct and indirect), costing, Consolidation of Accounts and overseeing plant accounting.

Accounts

·        Overseeing Bills Payable, Bills receivable and General Ledger

·        Timely preparation of monthly Financial Statements as per applicable GAAP

·        Consolidation of Accounts with India Group accounts

·        Leveraging SAP Platform by improving Accounting & MIS processes

Internal Controls & Compliance

·        Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulatory authorities.

  Taxation

·        Strategizing for optimisation of tax outflows and identify opportunities for savings

·        Ensuring compliances with Direct and Indirect Taxes & Liaisoning with tax consultants for completion of assessments, appeals & refunds for all legal entities within Aroma BU

·        Transfer pricing documentation, audits and assessment

Budgeting & Forecasting :

·        Work with Business Finance team in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor/report on variances.

Audit Management

·        Primary contact for Statutory Audit for all Group entities

Banking and Treasury

·        Provide required support to Treasurer for the Treasury operations

Insurance :

·        Arranging Insurance coverage for entire Group assets in India, UK and international subsidiaries

Team Leadership :

·        Supervise, mentor, and direct the accounting department staff

Measurement / Key Performance Indicators
Evidence of good performance related to key tasks and responsibility mentioned above, use to measure success in the role

Complete the

a.      Closure of Monthly books of Accounts as per TAT

b.      Consolidation of monthly financial statements as per TAT

c.      Deliver all relevant inputs to monthly MIS to management as per TAT

d.      Completion Annual statutory Audit by 30 ^th April

e.      Ensure data accuracy

Tax Compliance Rate:

a.      Percentage of tax returns filed accurately and on time to avoid penalties.

b.      Number of Returns Filed Electronically: Measures efficiency in tax reporting and digital adoption.

c.      Audit Success Rate/Risk Exposure: Monitors the outcome of tax audits and lowers historic risk exposure

d.      Interest and Penalties: Total costs incurred due to late payments or filing errors.

Insurance:

a.      Renewal of Insurance policies within the Budget and on time

b.      Minimising the risk exposure

Position   Requirements – Education, Experience, Competencies

Educational Requirements Describe the minimum educational requirement/level

Mandatory:

CA

Desirable:

Experience Describe the knowledge and experience required for this role.

Mandatory:

·        Atleast 12-15 years of experience

·        Hands on experience of working in multi company environment

·        Atleast 8-10 years in Manufacturing industry

·        SAP Expsosure a MUST

Desirable:

·   Experience in financial controlling from Chemical Manufacturing industry.

·   Leading international teams

IMS Responsibilities                                                          

PSM Responsibilities

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