What you will be doing
• Independently manage statutory and global audit processes, including preparation and review of financial statements as per IFRS and IND AS.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Big-4 auditors; manage queries, data requests, and timely closure of audit observations.
• Monitor compliance with statutory timelines and regulatory requirements; maintain a live compliance calendar.
• Oversee implementation of corrective action plans and report status to senior leadership.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards (IASB, MCA, SEBI) and assess their impact on reporting processes.
Automation, AI & Digital Finance Transformation
• Own and drive the automation agenda within the compliance and reporting function — identify high-effort manual processes and lead end-to-end automation using RPA, Power Automate, Python scripting, or equivalent tools.
• Design and maintain advanced reporting dashboards and analytics frameworks using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms; enable real-time visibility into compliance and reporting KPIs for leadership.
• Collaborate with IT and digital finance teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into ERP workflows and reporting pipelines.
• Train and upskill team members on automation tools and AI applications relevant to finance operations.
Internal Controls & Risk
• Review and monitor internal controls; lead remediation efforts and ensure robust documentation.
• Leverage data analytics to proactively identify control gaps, anomalies, and compliance risks.
• Support periodic risk assessments and escalate material issues to senior management.
Team & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Business Finance teams to ensure governance and compliance standards are met.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts related to tax payments and share projections with the treasury team.
What you will need for this role
• 5–7 years of experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance,
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IND AS.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools in finance workflows — anomaly detection, AI-assisted reporting, Copilot, or similar.
• Experience coordinating with Big-4 auditors and managing audit processes independently.
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks (IFC/SOX/COSO) and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a passion for digital transformation.
• Prior exposure to global teams or multinational environments is preferred.