- Location
- IND, GBS Office Bengaluru, India
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Summary of the role:
The Manager, Statutory Reporting and Compliance COE is responsible for leading the delivery of statutory reporting and audit processes for a portfolio of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions in Asia. This role owns end-to-end execution while driving consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement in line with the COE operating model.
Acting as a key link between execution and strategic oversight, the role translates global frameworks into effective regional delivery, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely financial reporting. The Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy in managing complex statutory and audit matters, while partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Statutory Reporting and Compliance COE to support implementation of global processes and governance standards.
The role includes direct people management responsibility, with a strong focus on driving team performance, capability development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
About the role:
Statutory Reporting and Audit Delivery
Own and oversee end-to-end statutory reporting and audit delivery for a portfolio of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and LS&Co. internal policies
Manage audit execution including planning, PBC coordination, issue resolution, and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
Review statutory financial statements, disclosures, and audit deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Act as escalation point for complex statutory accounting, reporting, and audit issues within the portfolio, providing guidance to stakeholders
Ensure adherence to statutory filing timelines and proactively mitigate risks impacting delivery
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Ensure statutory reporting processes comply with SOX, internal controls, and global governance requirements
Identify, assess, and escalate risks impacting statutory compliance, quality, or timelines, including changes to accounting standards and local regulatory requirements
Support maintenance of robust documentation and controls to facilitate audit and regulatory reviews
Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement
Act as process owner for defined statutory reporting and audit activities, driving standardization, simplification, and scalability across entities
Identify root causes of audit issues and implement sustainable process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency
Contribute to the design and enhancement of global templates, tools, and reporting frameworks, ensuring effective deployment within assigned scope
Support the implementation and evolution of the COE operating model and governance framework
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
Engage and influence key stakeholders across Global Controllership, Global Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Cluster Finance, and external auditors to ensure alignment and effective execution
Drive accountability across cross-functional teams for delivery of audit and reporting requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external auditors, and third-party providers to support efficient and high-quality delivery
Team Management & Leadership
Manage and develop a team of COE analysts, driving performance, accountability, and high-quality output
Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and provide regular coaching and feedback
Lead onboarding, training, and continuous capability development to build technical and process expertise within the team
Allocate resources effectively, ensuring alignment with statutory reporting and audit timelines and requirements
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
About you:
Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, or local equivalent)
6–8+ years of experience in statutory reporting and external audit management across multiple jurisdictions within a multinational environment or Big 4
Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and local GAAP requirements
Proven experience in people management and team development
Experience working in cross-functional and multi-country stakeholder environments. Working in a shared services / GBS environment an advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to manage complex and ambiguous issues
High ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes
Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
Proven leadership and team development capabilities
Ability to drive process standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional dependencies in a dynamic environment
Benefits:
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot:
Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
OPD coverage
Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.
To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
