Job Description
Title: General Manager-Finance in SSA
Reporting Manager- Regional Financial Controller
Location: Goregaon East, Mumbai
1. Purpose of the Job
- The role of Finance Manager requires a strong focus on strategic financial oversight, compliance, and decision-making that directly impacts statutory reporting, tax, and audit outcomes.
- SSA is an HQ entity where accounting treatments and compliance are the primary priorities.
2. Key Responsibilities & Assignments
Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and target consolidation across SG&A functions.
- Perform big file analysis (Actual vs Budget/Target) and drive insights
- Manage landing forecasts and long-term view adjustments (TA true-up)
- Support business functions in financial planning
- Prepare and review flash reports and performance dashboards
Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
- Manage HFM reporting, including:
- HFM controls and validations
- Webforms and tax reporting in HFM
- Oversee target, forecast, and reporting consistency with Group requirements
Audit & Compliance
- Lead statutory audit and internal audit processes, including:
- Preparation of all audit schedules and supporting workings
- Finalization of audit deliverables
- Ensure compliance with XBRL and regulatory filings (liaison with external advisors e.g. Dentons)
- Oversee accounting policy changes from Group and ensure proper implementation
- Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards
Tax Management (Singapore tax)
- Manage end-to-end tax compliance and reporting, including:
- ECI, tax audit, and tax submissions
- Provisional income tax and deferred tax computations
- Dividend calculations
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on tax reporting and reconciliations
Treasury, Banking & Investments
- Oversee banking relationships and transactions, including admin rights
- Manage loan-related activities and investment accounting (e.g. loan)
- Review and control cash flow-related activities and financial obligations, half yearly Cash flow budgeting review.
Operational Finance Oversight
- Review accounting entries and schedules prepared by team members
- Ensure quality and accuracy of:
- Schedules and reconciliations
- Supporting reports
- Act as final reviewer and control point for finance deliverables
Systems, Automation & Process Improvement
- Lead process implementation and continuous improvement initiatives, including:
- System upgrades
- Excel template standardization
- Drive automation initiatives: Implementation of New ERP
- Strengthen data integrity and reporting efficiency
Stakeholder Management & Support
- Act as key contact for stakeholders (SSA, APAC, MEA, SBS)
- Handle and resolve business and compliance queries
- Support cross-functional teams on financial matters
- Liaise with legal and external parties on:
- Agreements
- Confirmations
- Reconciliations
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance standards, and risk frameworks
- Oversee documentation and compliance for shared services (SBS)
- Support implementation of group policies and regulatory requirements
3. Experience & Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications:
- CA with 1015 years of experience, with strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, tax, and treasury.
- Proven ability to manage cross-regional stakeholders and lead finance teams, with strong communication and analytical skills.
- Hands-on approach with deep involvement in closing, reporting, and controls.
- Strong knowledge of finance systems (HFM, Tagetik, ERP) and driven in automation, process improvement, and governance compliance
Technical/ Hard Skills:
- Lead the yearly technical assistance true up process aligning with GSA, tax and Global through long view tools.
- General transfer pricing knowledge is required to perform the task
Behavioral/ Soft Skills:
Job Classification
Industry: Facility Management Services
Functional Area / Department: Finance & Accounting
Role Category: Finance & Accounting - Other
Role: Finance & Accounting - Other
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Sodexo
Location(s): Mumbai
Keyskills:
Transfer Pricing
Budgeting
Forecasting