Manager - Record to Report (Intercompany Accounting)CA Qualified/MBA

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Job Description

The role

In this role you will work in accounting team and your responsibility is to manage, improve and support the end-to-end process for Interoffice. The Inter-Office COE team is embedded within R2R, responsible for end-to-end process for their activities. The broad scope of the role involves managing successful operation of Account Closing and Management Reporting Processes.

Who you will work with

You will work with a high performing Central Interoffice function. And this role gives you an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a team of experienced associates.

What you will be responsible for

Operational Responsibilities

• Managing timely and accurate Inter Office reconciliations as well as other deliverables/reports.
• Preparation of HFM forms
• Ensuring the timely recording of all month end items before closure of GL books as per the agreed KPIs.
• Monthly preparation & review of Intercompany Balances, analysis of the open aged items and suggesting the resolution for the same
• Resolving the issues arises during Intercompany invoicing process
• Reviewing the Payment Matrix & Initiating the payments between offices.
• Helping the team in account analysis including revaluation/ and correct accounting of FX for the accounts involved.
• Review of Trial Balances and Variance analysis before GL close
• Reviewing the costs for Management cost recharges allocated to offices and identifying changes and improvement in the process.
• Monthly review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations, analysis of the open aged items, preparing related dashboards along with management commentary and suggesting the resolution for the same.
• Pitch into deliverables and assist the team wherever required with a tendency to work independently whenever required

Strategic Responsibilities

• Review the current control environment around the process and suggest changes to improve and make it more efficient.
• Drive efficiency initiatives in conjunction with the Continuous improvement and RPA team and also assist with implementation of new PMS
• Ensuring SOP and policies are kept aligned with current processes
• You will recommend processing improvements to maximize efficiency without jeopardizing financial control or compliance with Clifford Chance policy and Statutory requirements.

Team

• 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 aid to the development of the skills of the team, aiding the career development of your members by sharing regular feedback, regular catch up. You will be responsible for Appraisal process of your team.
• Share the best practices in your process.

What you will do

• Review of the General Ledger Analysis including P&L analysis, consolidation, cost allocation.
• Preparation/Review of HFM forms
• Review of Trial Balances and Variance analysis before GL close.
• Ensuring the timely recording of all month end items and closure of GL books as per the agreed KPIs.
• Managing timely and accurate deliverables
• Ensuring SOP and policies are kept aligned with current processes
• 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
• Monthly review of related deliverables for the team
• 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 identify & recommend new Finance work that can be transitioned to the Delhi Office and lead transitions as & when required. 

Qualifications

Your experience

• Qualified CA/MBA Finance (Regular) with 8+ years of post-qualification experience with experience of working in an MNC in shared service environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Visio, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in using HFM module and Oracle 12 is preferred
• 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
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with offshore teams and effectively manage teams and stakeholders
• Organizational and Strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in a team as well as on your own

How we will support you 

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.