Overview Location : Chennai Objective • Sound knowledge of the monthly book closure process in accordance with IND AS and USGAAP. • Partner with the Controller to maintain and strengthen internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements. • Ensure timely completion of statutory compliances. • Sound knowledge of Direct Taxation, including Transfer Pricing. Responsibilities • Own assigned areas of the monthly book closure process, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements. • Review and reconcile financial statement schedules on a monthly basis. • Coordinate Group Audit, Statutory Audit and Internal Audit requirements. • Manage Direct Tax related areas, with oversight from the Controller, including Tax Audit and Transfer Pricing certification and filing of returns / forms. • Prepare Transfer Pricing documentation (Master File and Local File) and inputs for Form 3CEB. • Prepare data, inputs and submissions for Direct Tax Assessments. • Co-ordinate with the Company Secretary and ensure timely filing of periodic forms. • Prepare and review monthly schedules for the Controller. • Prepare intercompany, bank and general ledger reconciliations, and accrual and provision entries. • Maintain the fixed asset register and manage capitalisation and depreciation entries. • Prepare the monthly group reporting pack under USGAAP within reporting timelines. • Review GST and TDS reconciliations and returns, where applicable. • Liaise with statutory, internal and group auditors, tax consultants and Group Finance. • Complete assigned close activities and reconciliations accurately and within monthly close timelines. • Review the work of junior team members and drive process improvements within the close cycle. Qualifications • CA Qualified with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, audit or taxation. #LI-SS1