Director Finance Operations
Carlson Waginlit Travel
*Purpose of role:*
Director Finance for IndiaandAustralia- To manage and supervise Financial Operation activities for CWT India Business
*Main Responsibilities:*
· *Financial accounts*
o Ensure reliability and integrity of financial statements and reports to ensure compliance with established company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and local regulations and laws.
o Responsible for quarterly and year-end financial reporting and consolidation packages.
· *Systems*
o Implement managed new systems based on global timelines and process
· *Internal control and protection of assets*
o Enhance governance over accounting processes
o Ensure that adequate internal control procedures over assets and operations are implemented and followed.
o Ensure that assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss.
o Control commitments as per CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) procedures and authorizations.
o Implement Standard Operating Procedures and ensure compliance.
o Improvement of financial operational processes, financial controls, and procedures
o Close all open Audit items, submit FICA, etc on a timely basis, and implement recommendations
· *Focus on Cash*
o Improve cash flow through proper credit management
o Improve cash and working capital actual and forecasting
o Minimize levels of overdue debts. Initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are brought to a satisfactory conclusion and reduce DSO
· *Optimize finance functions*
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o Whilst ensuring compliance with CWT policies and guidelines, ensure optimum utilization of resources at best cost.
o Recommend, implement, and manage improvements and cost reduction programs.
· *External relationships*
o Manage and coordinate relationships with:
§ Statutory auditors
§ Tax and legal authorities and controllers (with prior notice and constant information in the event of tax audit).
§ Banks and financial institutions (within CWT Group policies and guidelines)
§ Finance outsourcing
· Ensure delivery of services as contracted, communicate the CWT requirements and business priorities
· Resolve escalated issues under the Governance escalation procedures
· Identify and agree on additional transformation opportunities and oversee the implementation of the agreed initiatives
· Internal controls required for both the retained organization and outsourced staff and activities
· *Legal representations*
o On an individual basis, may be nominated as a company officer, company representative, board member, or general manager for temporary or permanent tax, legal, or management representation purposes.
· *Others*
o Review, maintain, and update office lease status with the global real estate team
o Work closely with the Global tax team on HQA management fee billing
o Review and oversee day-to-day treasury matters and work closely with the Global Treasury team
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*Experience & Education:*
· *Experience : Minimum 10 years experience in Financial Operations leadership position (including PTP, RTR, and OTC)*
*Qualification:-*
o Degree in Business/ Finance/ Accounting or Chartered Accountant/ ACCA or CPA
o Experience with US GAAP or have worked with the big 4 firms
o Experiences with an outsourced environment would be an advantage
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· *Languages*
o English Fluent
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· *Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)*//
o Leadership
o Passion
o Caring
o Integrity
*Others:-*
Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)
o Self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills.
o Ability to set priorities and work in a fast-paced multicultural environment
o Ability to work and communicate with different levels, including senior management
o Strong communication skills
o Excellent in Excel and Hyperion reporting tool
o Meticulous and process-oriented
**Job:** **Accounting*
**Organization:** **Finance*
**Title:** *Director Finance Operations*
**Location:** *Gurgaon*
**Requisition ID:** *2500003S*
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