Deputy Manager - Financial Control

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The Role

As part of it's continued growth within the Alight Kochi shared services division, Alight are now seeking a commercially minded Finance Specialist to join the R2R / controllership Finance team.

• This role will be an integral part of a finance team dedicated to providing support to our growing operations. This role will actively manage the Country/ Entity Finance by producing and presenting insightful analysis that supports book closure and decision making. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to deal with a wide range of client services.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting/ Controllership Responsibilities

• Ownership of legal entity Financial statements, ensuring adequate analysis and reviews, exercise judgment

• Perform Month end close accounting & reporting including variance analysis and preparation of supporting commentary

• Ownership of entity Balance Sheets, preparing balance sheet recons and identification and management of any potential risks

• Audit & Compliance - Managing Entity Audit - Internal & Statutory audit support and completion

• Review revenues, costs and profitability at client level and entity level operations

• Monitor & Report on performance against forecasts & budgets

• Identification of areas of risk, under-performance, improvement and opportunity and development of action plan to resolve

• Preparation, Review and analysis of regional budgets

• Ensure financial compliance with contracts

• Involvement in Reporting requirements including Variance Reporting, KPI Reporting, Cash flow analysis, P&L and Balance sheet reviews

• Monitor Debtors, creditors and accrued and deferred income

• Supporting on-site business teams ( Accounts Executives, Accounts Directors, Finance Managers and Directors )

• Identification of process improvements to support the management team and improve the delivery of information across the division

Other Responsibilities

• Resolving ad-hoc queries from onsite counterparts within and outside the division

• Completion of all process related MI's and governance tools

• Manage Support / cover for other members / team members of the finance team as required

• Supervise and manage the entity accounting team

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills

• Qualified Accountant with 12+ years relevant experience, qualified / Semi Qualified Accountant (CA/CWA/CIMA / ACCA ) or MBA in Finance Minimum of 7-10 years' relevant experience.

• R2R / Core finance Domain expertise

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills to ensure completion of multiple activities within tight reporting deadlines

• Excellent Excel skills are vital given the nature of the responsibilities

• Strong on finance fundamentals

• Flexible to work in any shift timings

Personal Attributes

• Leadership Skills

• Organized and proactive, tenacious with an enthusiasm to support the business

• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem solving skills, plus excellent attention to detail

• Team player

• Ability to work under pressure

• Eager for additional responsibilities and looking for career progression within the organization

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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