Senior Manager, Finance & Tax Finance

Key Responsibilities

Controllership:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual USGAAP financial closings, trial balance reconciliation, necessary adjustments, financial finalizations and SOX controls. This position will also have responsibility for local statutory financial statements (IndAS) reporting and audit.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and internal compliance teams; coordinates required support with Zoetis Financial Services (ZFS)
• Provides audit support and coordinates with ZFS on Audit requirements for Statutory financial audit, Internal Audit, Internal Financial control (IFC) Audits
• Coordinates with auditors and corporate finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting

Financial Planing 35%:

• Conduct annual budgeting for ZICC covering all operational expenses (labor, IT, overhead) based on the corporate budget
• Perform monthly or quarterly forecasting of financial performance, including resource planning and identification of potential cost fluctuations.
• Carry out variance analysis, interpret financial results, and recommend corrective actions to management
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to Corporate Finance and internal stakeholders for strategic alignment and decision-making
• Performs the necessary chargeback

Tax (Indirect & Direct taxation)35% :

• The position has responsibility for compliance, reporting and assessment and litigation for both Direct and Indirect Tax
• Handle filings for corporate income tax, GST, and other statutory taxes, ensuring comprehensive compliance
• Liaise regularly with external tax advisors and local tax authorities, staying updated on regulatory changes
• Maintain meticulous tax documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 30%

Zoetis Corporate Finance:

• Oversee strategic investment decisions and funding allocations for ZICC operations
• Evaluate and authorize major expenditures ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and financial guidelines
• Follow Zoetis policies and procedures for internal audits, financial reporting, and compliance oversight

ZICC Leadership

Shared Financial Services (ZFS):

• Work closely with following teams for efficient reporting
• Accounts Payable (AP) – Vendor invoice processing, approvals, payment execution
• Accounts Receivable (AR) – Billing, collections, credit control
• General Ledger (GL) Accounting – Journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close
• Expense Management – Employee reimbursements, travel & expense (T&E) processing
• Fixed Assets Accounting – Asset tracking, depreciation, disposals
• Audit – Transactional support for statutory and internal audits

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

Qualification & Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
• Experience: 10-12 years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in FP&A and 2–3 years in Indian tax compliance.
• Exposure to multinational business environments & experience in dealing with international tax and transfer pricing matters.
• Strong knowledge of Indian tax laws (Direct and Indirect Tax), corporate finance, and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…