Associate Director – Accounting

Key Responsibilities

The EFS Finance Capability Lead will handle three major areas:

• Lead the Finance Program representing PGS at the Core Project Team
• Lead the transformation and transition of accounting/finance processes
• Lead the Operational Excellence function for EFS including Operational Risk

Essential Deliverables

• Be an integral part of the Finance Program core team representing PGS and lead a group of project team members at PGS, who will contribute to the program
• Be involved in the blue printing phase, solution design, testing and implementation of various solutions as part of the Finance Journey Program
• Contribute actively to the identification of opportunities for Global Delivery as part of the Finance Program and / or other SCBU GD initiatives
• Contribute to the journey of team extensions / shared services into the development of Center of Excellence based on defined and aligned criteria
• Conduct capability assessment to identify new opportunities for transition and engage with key stakeholders to demonstrate PGS’s potential capabilities for future.
• Oversee the planning and execution of transitions for new processes & services into the GBS framework.
• Ensure seamless integration of new processes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations by monitoring and reporting on the progress of transitions, addressing any challenges or risks proactively.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement through training, mentoring, and fostering a mindset of innovation & identify areas for process optimization through detailed analysis
• Identify opportunities for automation within existing processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to continuously suggest and enhance the automation adoption.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards while implementing new technologies.

Qualification & Requirements

Preferred Educational Background

• Master’s degree / Professional Degree / Relevant Industry Certification where applicable
• Proven track record of having implemented ERP solutions for medium/large scale operations from a functional standpoint
• Strong knowledge & experience of having handled transition and transformation (process, digital, etc) for Finance & Accounting domain
• Must have a good knowledge and experience of working in Operational Excellence environment as Project Lead, certification in any of the improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, etc. is mandatory
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.

Total years of industry experience:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in BFSI Industry either in GCC / service provider environment of which last 10 years in operational excellence and transition management.

Benefits

• Insurance, Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Professional Support
• Other Perks & Benefits…