**Job Description** **Function** Finance **Cost Center** 1074954052 **Location** Gurgaon, Haryana - India **Region** Europe **Position** General and Operational Accounting Specialist Advisor **Grade** 11 **Reporting to** Director **Process Category** **Shift Time Day/Afternoon** 12.00 PM – 10.00 PM IST **Salary Range** **Min.** **Max.** As per market standard **Functional Role (Job Description)** Individual will be responsible for a range of critical financial activities, including transfer pricing, VAT, and inter-company transaction management. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, IFRS and the ability to act as a key liaison between our Global Business Shared Services (GBSS) team and different stakeholders, including higher leadership. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. **Essential** **Desirable** Education Background Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce or relevant field. Professional Accounting Qualification (CA/CMA or equivalent) Work Experience Typically requires 10-12 years relevant experience Global experience of working with teams across Geographies will be given preference **Key Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Transfer Pricing Management:** + Perform transfer pricing calculations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. + Collaborate with relevant teams to implement and maintain transfer pricing models. + **VAT Calculation and Compliance:** + Oversee and perform accurate VAT calculations. + Ensure timely and accurate VAT reporting and compliance with local and international tax regulations. + **Liaison and Performance Management (AP/AR):** + Act as a primary bridge between the GBSS team and internal entity departments regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) performance. + Monitor and review GBS performance metrics related to AP/AR, identifying areas for improvement and driving efficiencies. + **Payment Proposal Review:** + Review and analyze payment proposals thoroughly before approval, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies. + **IFRS Expertise:** + Possess strong knowledge and practical experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with expertise in IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 16 (Leases). + Ensure the correct application of IFRS standards to company transactions and financial reporting + **Inter-company Transactions:** + Manage and reconcile inter-company transactions, ensuring proper accounting / FX impact and elimination. + Resolve inter-company discrepancies and streamline inter-company processes. + **Balance Sheet Review:** + Conduct regular and comprehensive reviews of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting principles. + Identify and investigate significant fluctuations / aged open items or unusual items. **Knowledge and Attributes:** + Strong attention to details with a high degree of accuracy. + Good verbal and written communication skills. + Display good planning and organizing abilities. + Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter-company transactions + Demonstrated strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), especially IFRS 9 and IFRS 16. + Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems like SAP and BPC (added advantage). + Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization. + Take full ownership of end-to-end scope. + Deadline driven with ability to cope with difficult situations. + Have a solution-oriented mindset. + Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment. **Required Experience:** + Extensive experience in a comparable role within a global organization + Advanced expertise in statutory accounting + Significant proficiency in financial systems and software **Key Performance Parameters** |1 – Financial Accounting|2 - Month-End Closing Efficiency |3 – Transfer Pricing | 4 - IFRS I 5 Stakeholder Communication I 6 – Control and Governance **Essential Knowledge and Analytical Skills** MS Word/Excel/Outlook Fluent in business English; both written and verbal communication skills essential **Managerial and Soft Skills** Open to work in Flexible Shifts & Hybrid Work Environment Extended hours may be required in meet deadlines. It would be required to work with colleagues across different geographies and time zones Must demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, internal controls and data privacy Should be a Good Team Player & Process driven person Must be able to manage multiple priorities and able to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment **Test to be Administrated** **Additional Information**