Senior Finance Executive (India)

Mission:

To drive monthly closing processes and execute accounting reconciliations to achieve audit-ready financial data in compliance with statutory, internal policies and reporting requirements.

Key Outcomes in 6-12 months:

• Build and execute monthly balance sheet reconciliation processes to be delivered in a clear, accessible, and standardized format

• Execute and drive month-end closing processes and schedule
• Review general ledger and ensure entries are recorded in a timely, accurate and complete manner for the month-end closing (3BD after month end)
• Maintain Chart of Accounts (COA) and ensure strict application of COA definitions in transactional accounting
• Prepare multi-jurisdictional entity consolidated P&L and balance sheet
• Oversee daily transactional accounting processes and reconciliations across the jurisdictions to ensure adherence to accounting and internal controls framework and ensure open items are resolved in a timely manner
• Perform intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare GST/VAT reconciliations and filings in compliance with the respective jurisdictions (SG and AU)
• Support management reporting
• Implement new accounting requirements arising from new accounting standards or business requirements
• Prepare local financial statements and audit requirements
• Continuously review accounting processes and propose steps to strengthen financial controls in collaboration with IT and business
• Continuously identify and implement automation or streamline processes through utilization of IT tool

• Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar field; CPA/CA (or equivalent) strongly preferred; 5-8 years total experience
• Proven track record in delivering timely and quality month-end closing within 3BD
• Experienced with Financial / ERP systems and ability to reconcile financial data across multiple platforms
• Hands-on experience managing accounting for entities across multiple jurisdictions 
• Excellent spoken and written English

Must-have Attributes:

• Ownership
• Humility
• Structured thinking
• Data driven
• Collaborative
• Strong communicator
• Meticulous
• Resilient
• Self-motivated
• Can have tough conversations in a positive way

Some other great things about working at Sleek…

Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Additionally, you’ll be able to access our flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure. Certain staff at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan and can share in the upside of our stellar growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

Personal growth: You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.

Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp.  Since we started our journey in 2017, we’ve been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over 5 years, we’ve joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G who are building an inclusive, equitable, and a regenerative economy.