Executive | Financial Accountant

Business: Piramal Pharma Limited Department:GBSS Location: Kurla, Mumbai Travel: Low Shift: EST Time Zone (4PM -1AM) JOB OVERVIEW : The purpose for this role is to provide support to the Sellersville (US) and Aurora (Canada) Finance teams in vendor payment processing and act as a central point for AP Queries resolution. This role will also support some aspects of general accounting for both the sites.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

Site Finance team, Functional Peers and Leaders, Business line personnel, and Shared Services.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Vendors and Auditors.

REPORTING STRUCTURE Sellersville/Aurora Site Finance Controller

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE :
•3-5 years of relevant accounting experience •Working experience with SAP required •Working knowledge of GAAP required •Proficiency in MS Office with high competency in Excel KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

AP Related
• Manages vendor payments process and monitors for accuracy by: • Coordinating with the Global Business Shared Service team. • Assisting with proper invoice general ledger, cost center, and project coding. • Supporting online payments. • Research discrepancies and timely resolution. • Review invoice open query reports and lead the team by providing timely resolution. • Work with PO owners to ensure timely Goods Receipts and PO closures • Ensure timely processing of vendor payments by providing payment requests to the GBSS team. • Review open GRNs to ensure timely booking of the invoices. • Clear old GR/ IR Balances

Ca sh and Bank
• Update daily Cash and Bank balance

Capital
• Track the completion of capital projects and post journal entries for fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions & do the depreciation run • Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.

Month end close
• Assists in month-end closing procedures utilizing SAP, as advised by the sites • Compare the Departmental budgets vs actuals • Performs certain account reconciliations, investigates, and resolves to reconcile items

Misc .
• Supports internal and external audits through the preparation of audit schedules and responding to inquiries • Assists in developing financial policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal control environment • Provides management team with financial reports/analysis to drive performance results.

KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems • Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Detailed oriented, ability to multitask, strong analytical competency, creative and able to present various solutions • Effective organization skills with the ability to succeed in the self-direct work environment • Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational disposition • Ability to prioritize, organize and adhere to deadlines • Maintain confidentiality Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION :
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting