Mondelēz International Looking for Senior Financial Analyst at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Full Time

Job Description

Mondelēz International’s Reading Science Centre provides unique opportunities in the provision of scientific analysis, research, consultancy and training to its parent company and the wider food and pharmaceutical sectors. Operating as Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), we apply leading-edge science with integrity and service to exceed expectations and deliver greater value to our clients.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial accounting

• Preparation of RSSL’s statutory accounts, with detailed backup, working closely with Financial Controller, UK tax team and external auditors.
• Main point of contact for external and internal auditors, managing the collation and provision of audit samples and evidence within the team.
• Assist in preparation corporation tax return and account for withholding tax across Mondelez entities
• Supports the month-end closing process and helps analyse and resolve issues as they arise
• Monthly reconciliation sign-off and review of RSSL P&L and Balance Sheet and cash flow in the form of finance s.
• Monthly payroll, pensions and other complex reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly VAT return
• Support required activities related to lease accounting in compliance with new US GAAP guidance

Management accounting:

• Monthly Sales and Profit ing and variance analyses for all Reading profit/cost centres including commentary; additional ad hoc internal ing.
• Assisting with the ing of Reading Science Centre financial statements to Group via HFM and Contract management System (CMT).
• Involvement in the UK financial planning processes including the provision comments on RSSL variances to contract and forecast.
• Business partnering profit centre managers for annual budgeting and forecasting process as well as yearly pricing reviews.
• Responsible for approving invoices, purchase orders and intercompany charges in SAP workflows, ensuring correct GL and cost centre allocations.

Supervision and operational management:

• This role has no direct s but as the senior member of the team there will be supervisory and operational responsibilities within the team.
• Assist in training and mentoring to aid development of other team members.
• Supervision of team members about operations and assisting with identifying and implementing processes improvements.
• Managing month end processes to ensure the team complete all periodic tasks within required deadlines for a smooth month end close.
• Providing advice and guidance to the team, alongside that of the financial Controller, covering all aspects of financial and management accounting.
• Handling day to day financial operations within RSSL including supplier, customer and internal query resolution.
• Providing cover for the role of Financial Analyst and deputising for elements of the Financial Controller role in their absence.
• Involvement in projects to aid with the continual improvement of financial performance, efficiencies, decision making, ing, processes and systems.
• Working with the UK Internal Controls team to ensure local SOX compliance and correct documentation and review of processes.

RSSL website: https://www.rssl.com/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RSSLServices

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107107

Qualifications:

• Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA)
• Preferably from top accountancy firms or from FMCG industry
• Demonstrable experience in various accounting and auditing areas
• Knowledge of corporation tax, VAT
• Strong team player who manages collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience with financial systems, particularly SAP

In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful International business that offers financial rewards and resources, including a bonus scheme, contributory pension, life assurance, generous holiday allowance and a flexible benefits programme.