India - Assistant Finance Manager GL

Who are Inchcape?

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.

We have an ambitious growth model, and a career here is certainly going to be a rewarding one that will allow you to bring your skills & experience. We embrace change and are open to new thinking and pushing for positive change in our industry.

Location: Guindy - Chennai

Contract Type : Permanant

Job Purpose :

To support the Finance Manager/Finance Controller in managing General Ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial transactions. The role is responsible for cash and bank reconciliations, foreign currency accounting and revaluation, intercompany accounting and reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, audit support and process improvements, automations & UAT, while providing day-to-day guidance & supervision to the GL team.

Key responsibilities :

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and financial accounting principles.
• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Working knowledge of foreign currency accounting, exchange rates and foreign currency revaluation.
• Good understanding of intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of financial controls, accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes and drive timely resolution.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions, countries and cultures.
• Team management, coordination and people-development skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• High level of integrity, honesty, transparency and professional accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational and multicultural working environment
• Assess activities for automation opportunities and support UAT and implementation as required.
• Lead, guide and support team members, including induction and onboarding of new joiners.
• Demonstrate flexibility in taking up new responsibilities and initiatives based on business requirements.
• Maintain a positive, professional and respectful approach with reporting managers, peers and team members.
• Accept feedback constructively and collaborate effectively to achieve team objectives.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities :

Essential:

• Strong knowledge ofGeneral Ledger, financial accounting, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Good knowledge ofintercompany accounting, foreign currency accounting and revaluation.
• Stronganalytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail
• Effectivecommunication, stakeholder coordination and team management
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach towards changing priorities, new initiatives and process improvements.
• Ability toaccept feedback constructively and maintain professional and respectful relationships with reporting managers, peers and team members.
• Strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, controls and accountability.

Desirable

• Knowledge of shipping/logistics industry.
• Experience with ERP finance systems.
• Knowledge of IFRS or international accounting standards.
• Experience in shared services/global finance environments.
• Exposure to finance automation, UAT and process standardization.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Work experience in U4F accounting software & HFM application.

Education and Proffesional Qualification:

Essential

• MBA in Finance/Accounting.
• Professional qualification such as CMA Inter, CA Inter.
• 8–12 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Practical experience in GL, reconciliations, intercompany and foreign currency accounting.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and meet month-end and reporting deadlines.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification such asCMA Final, CA Final Or Equivalent.
• Shipping/logistics industry experience
• Experience in finance transformation, automation or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of IFRS or international accounting standards.
• Experience in shared services/global finance environments

Other Requirements :

Essential:

Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards, we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture.

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

In return, we will offer you:

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. Globally, as a minimum, you will receive:

• A retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Values Award celebration events

Plus, much more!

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply by simply clicking at the top of this advert!

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Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location.

Inchcape is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality, diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognise that our customers, colleagues, contractors and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity.