Requirements:
10-14 years of experience in the same capacity - managing end-to-end accounting operations (team size 100+)
Extensive knowledge and experience in accounts AP/AR, general ledger, financial reporting, year-end activities, inter-company/vendor/bank reconciliation
Excellent MS Office skills
Excellent analytical, communication, decision making and leadership skills
MUST be willing to work in all shifts including night
Knowledge of Shipping & Logistics domain would be an added advantage
Role and Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, and efficiency of the accounting processes through the provision of effective methods and strategies
Communicates departmental goals, timelines, and milestones; lets people know what they need to accomplish; identifies project interdependencies and potential resource constraints; follows up with others to ensure they are on track to meet the targets
Builds strong relationships with the global customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations
Provide team/leaders with clear objectives and allows them to take ownership for their goals; gives people a mix of tasks that challenge but do not overwhelm them; acts as a resource people can utilize to help accomplish their goals
Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things
Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of his/her team; helps people define career goals and establish development plans to achieve them; gives people constructive, developmental feedback and advice
Maintain performance levels as per the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) assigned by the management
Builds consensus across individuals with different viewpoints; helps people find common goals and interests; finds mutually agreeable