Manager Finance

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

At Publicis Sapient, we are quite literally on the front lines of the biggest issues facing the global markets leaders today – investment banks, asset management firms, wealth managers, oil and energy firms, and government and regulatory agencies. Dynamic transformation and leading change within these industries requires big thinkers who bring insight, knowledge, technical acumen and passion for creativity. What we offer is the opportunity to join a recognized leader in developing and delivering groundbreaking solutions for today’s adaptable global marketplace and an award-winning culture that fosters growth and guidance. Choose to be a Troublemaker – challenge the status quo, innovate, improve and seize the opportunity to transform yourself. All this while having fun along the way!

Your Impact:

• Finalization of accounts on a monthly basis as per Group policies.
• Review monthly operating reports for accuracy, completeness and major variances between actual and budget results.
• Manage all accounting operations including Overseeing - Billing, A/R, A/P, TWC, GL n all controllership related activities
• Support the Business Finance in preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting and fully accountable for regulatory compliances
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise effectively and resolve any issues with stakeholders on all financial reporting matters
• Ensure compliance with all Groupe Policies and statutory financial controls
• Assist in any additional reporting, continuous improvement or Group projects as appropriate that may arise on an adhoc basis
• Ensure risk identification, escalation, investigation and mitigation
• Ensure a sound understanding of, demonstrate commitment to & comply with all legislation & Publicis Sapient Policies relevant to your role & all activities undertaken in that role.
• Actively develop and maintain meaningful working relationships with all Publicis Sapient personnel both at interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
  

Your Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Accountancy or CA equivalent
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience
• Relevant experience within the IT/ITES sector preferred

Set Yourself Apart With:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of accounting standards (India, International, and US GAAP) and tax requirements
• Experience in using ERP and other accounting systems and reporting packages
• Experience with HFM, SAP & Oracle
• Experience in analysis of data and reporting compilation
• Experience of STPI/SEZ stipulations

Skills (including technology)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in reviewing financial data & identifying errors
• Ability to prioritize and effective time management skills
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written & conversational)

Attributes/behaviors

• Excellent communication skills to work with colleagues at different levels to ensure quality service delivery
• Meticulous and thorough analytical skills and ability to draw insights
• Proactive and hands-on
• Can-Do attitude
• Mature and positive working attitude
• Aptitude of Inclusive collaboration: Create space for multiple voices and integrate diverse perspectives to realize shared goals.
• Engages with openness - Share and seek ideas and dialogue openly to deepen understanding and connection with others
• Learning mindset: Find the courage to question what we know, take risks and learn continuously to unlock potential in ourselves and others
• Embracing the future: Generate possibilities and use the power of creativity to innovate in ways that matter to people.
• Empathy
• Sense of urgency

A Tip from the Hiring Manager:

“This role requires the ability to multi-task across competing demands. It requires an emphatic, practical person who is able to give attention to detail and yet can view the bigger picture, implement continuous improvement in a service-driven environment.”

• Gender-Neutral Policy
• 18 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous parental leave and new parent transition program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you in wellness and well being