Hybrid Reporting Accountant Specialist na Smith+Nephew

Reporting Accountant Specialist (Pune, India)

“Life Unlimited” At Smith+Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The role supports the delivery of high quality, timely reporting for group, management, and statutory purposes. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with external financial reporting requirements including IFRS and local statutory laws & regulations. 

What will you be doing?

Ensure that transactions are documented, in compliance with group standards (including the Minimum Acceptable Practices) and, where relevant, Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Responsible for high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the business

Prepare Monthly Financial Statement for the country in compliance with Group Finance  Manual / Minimum Acceptable Accounting Practices and where relevant, in Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements

Accountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, to safeguard assets and to ensure the optimal use of resources across the business; and to ensure that any ageing of balances is fully investigated and resolved with agreed action plan in place

Responsible for review of various Monthly reports Like Product Profitability report, Budget vs Actual Cost centre analysis report, COGS / OCOGS analysis, GR/IR analysis, inventory schedules, Purchase Price Variance, Bad Debts provision, accruals, prepayments etc

Responsible for preparation of Budget / quarterly forecasts for assigned legal entity for Group Consolidation on a timely manner, preparation of Monthly Indirect tax report for the assigned country and involve in close co-ordination with Group Indirect Tax Team on timely submission.

Ensuring timely performance of assigned SOX / MAP’s controls in Group and Risk Control Tool, handling audit walkthrough’s and comply with Risk and Control Matrix defined by Financial Controls and Compliance Team

Responsible for preparation of Year End Tax Packs / additional Tax Schedules in co-ordination with RAM/AFC / FC for Group Tax Team / Group Finance Team. Handling Internal and External Audit requirement, closely working with Associate Finance Controller / Financial Controller to complete the audit on a timely manner

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Post Graduate Degree

• Part Qualified or equivalent.

• Minimum 8 years of experience  in Reporting (including RTR), either in global accounting or in industry. Relevant industry experience advantageous, ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, expertise and experience in reporting under IFRS. Experience of the Month-end reporting and control frameworks.

• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals/solutions. Working knowledge and application of SOX control frameworks.

• Must be able to showcase a track record of success in working with diverse customers

• Good to Have: HFM Reporting knowledge, experience of SAP / AX / Hyperion / Cognos.

• Proficiency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging – committed to welcoming, celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website it on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.

• Education Assistance

• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.

• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).

• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts. Night Shift Allowances.

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