Sr Advisor Finance

Overview

Role purpose

The Sr Advisor Finance owns the accuracy and timeliness of the India entity's books, from daily accounting through month-end close to statutory and group reporting. The role delivers clean, audit-ready financials and keeps internal controls compliant with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

The incumbent is the first point of contact for auditors and a trusted partner to business teams who rely on finance data for decisions.

Key responsibilities

Financial accounting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and on time in SAP.
• Oversee accounting for revenue, inventory, fixed assets, leases (Ind AS 116 / ASC 842) and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure correct application of accounting standards (local and global) and document accounting positions on new or complex transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset sub-ledgers and their reconciliation to the GL.

Month-end closing and reporting

• Run the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close against the group close calendar and deadlines.
• Prepare and review the close checklist, cut-off procedures and post-close adjustments.
• Complete intercompany reconciliation and confirmation with group entities; resolve mismatches before deadline.
• Submit monthly group reporting packs in the consolidation system with variance commentary.
• Complete blackline reconciliations with 100% accuracy and standards.

Financial and business reporting

• Prepare quarterly balance sheet review deck with variance analysis against current and prior periods.
• Prepare management reports and KPIs for the India leadership team and regional finance.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts and ad-hoc business analysis.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under IN GAAP and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.

Balance sheet reviews:

• Lead the quarterly balance sheet review with the controller, flagging risks, provisions and write-off needs.
• Assess provisions for doubtful debts, inventory obsolescence, warranty and employee benefits.

Internal and external audit

• Act as the main point of contact for statutory, tax, group and internal auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC (prepared-by-client) lists and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audit walkthroughs, respond to queries and close audit findings within agreed timelines.
• Track and implement management action plans from internal audit observations.

SOX compliance and internal controls

• Execute and document key SOX controls across record-to-report, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash.
• Maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs) and evidence for each control.
• Support SOX walkthroughs and testing by internal and external auditors; remediate any deficiencies.
• Review segregation of duties and user access on finance systems; flag control gaps.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Financial Controls (IFC) under the Companies Act, 2013.

Statutory and tax support

• Coordinate with tax teams on GST, TDS, income tax, transfer pricing and their related reconciliations.
• Support statutory filings, ROC compliance and Form 3CEB / transfer pricing documentation.

Process improvement and systems

• Identify and drive automation and standardisation in close and reporting (SAP S/4HANA, Excel, Power BI).
• Update accounting policies, SOPs and desk procedures.
• Support finance system projects, including migrations and upgrades, as a key user.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–8 years of strong post-qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• At least 3 years in the Indian subsidiary of a multinational, ideally US-listed and SOX-compliant.
• Strong working knowledge of IN GAAP and US GAAP, and of the Companies Act, 2013.
• Hands-on experience running month-end close and preparing group reporting packs.
• Direct experience handling statutory and internal audits end to end.
• Practical exposure to SOX controls design, execution and documentation.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO (S/4HANA preferred) and advanced Excel.

Desirable

• Background in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics or similar manufacturing and distribution businesses.
• Big Four audit experience before moving to industry.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and transfer pricing.
• Exposure to Power BI, consolidation tools (e.g., HFM, OneStream) or reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine).

Competencies

• Accuracy and ownership: delivers error-free numbers and owns them through review and audit.
• Deadline discipline: works to a tight close calendar without compromising controls.
• Analytical thinking: explains variances in business terms, not just accounting entries.
• Communication: writes clear commentary and holds its own with auditors and global finance teams.
• Stakeholder management: works well with sales, supply chain, service and HR.
• Continuous improvement: looks for ways to simplify, automate and strengthen controls.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Financial accounting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and on time in SAP.
• Oversee accounting for revenue, inventory, fixed assets, leases (Ind AS 116 / ASC 842) and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure correct application of accounting standards (local and global) and document accounting positions on new or complex transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset sub-ledgers and their reconciliation to the GL.

Month-end closing and reporting

• Run the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close against the group close calendar and deadlines.
• Prepare and review the close checklist, cut-off procedures and post-close adjustments.
• Complete intercompany reconciliation and confirmation with group entities; resolve mismatches before deadline.
• Submit monthly group reporting packs in the consolidation system with variance commentary.
• Complete blackline reconciliations with 100% accuracy and standards.

Financial and business reporting

• Prepare quarterly balance sheet review deck with variance analysis against current and prior periods.
• Prepare management reports and KPIs for the India leadership team and regional finance.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts and ad-hoc business analysis.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under IN GAAP and Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.

Balance sheet reviews:

• Lead the quarterly balance sheet review with the controller, flagging risks, provisions and write-off needs.
• Assess provisions for doubtful debts, inventory obsolescence, warranty and employee benefits.

Internal and external audit

• Act as the main point of contact for statutory, tax, group and internal auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC (prepared-by-client) lists and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audit walkthroughs, respond to queries and close audit findings within agreed timelines.
• Track and implement management action plans from internal audit observations.

SOX compliance and internal controls

• Execute and document key SOX controls across record-to-report, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash.
• Maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs) and evidence for each control.
• Support SOX walkthroughs and testing by internal and external auditors; remediate any deficiencies.
• Review segregation of duties and user access on finance systems; flag control gaps.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Financial Controls (IFC) under the Companies Act, 2013.

Statutory and tax support

• Coordinate with tax teams on GST, TDS, income tax, transfer pricing and their related reconciliations.
• Support statutory filings, ROC compliance and Form 3CEB / transfer pricing documentation.

Process improvement and systems

• Identify and drive automation and standardisation in close and reporting (SAP S/4HANA, Excel, Power BI).
• Update accounting policies, SOPs and desk procedures.
• Support finance system projects, including migrations and upgrades, as a key user.

Qualifications

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–8 years of strong post-qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• At least 3 years in the Indian subsidiary of a multinational, ideally US-listed and SOX-compliant.
• Strong working knowledge of IN GAAP and US GAAP, and of the Companies Act, 2013.
• Hands-on experience running month-end close and preparing group reporting packs.
• Direct experience handling statutory and internal audits end to end.
• Practical exposure to SOX controls design, execution and documentation.
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO (S/4HANA preferred) and advanced Excel.

Desirable

• Background in life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics or similar manufacturing and distribution businesses.
• Big Four audit experience before moving to industry.
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS and transfer pricing.
• Exposure to Power BI, consolidation tools (e.g., HFM, OneStream) or reconciliation tools (e.g., BlackLine).

Competencies

• Accuracy and ownership: delivers error-free numbers and owns them through review and audit.
• Deadline discipline: works to a tight close calendar without compromising controls.
• Analytical thinking: explains variances in business terms, not just accounting entries.
• Communication: writes clear commentary and holds its own with auditors and global finance teams.
• Stakeholder management: works well with sales, supply chain, service and HR.
• Continuous improvement: looks for ways to simplify, automate and strengthen controls.