Enabling Areas - Finance & Account - Deputy Manager - MIS - Chennai

Deloitte · ✓ Verified company
📍 Chennai, India · On-site · Full-time

About the role

Enabling Areas - Finance & Account - Deputy Manager - MIS - Chennai • Job requisition ID : 107227  • Location: Chennai • Entity: Deloitte Shared Services India LLP   The Team  Deloitte India Finance Team who thrives in the details, a financial craftsman who rolls up their sleeves and digs into the data.  You'll be the architect of financial insights, building bridges between raw data and strategic decisions.  You'll be a part of MIS, Group Reporting and have oversight of Accounting Operations for a Business Unit. This role is in Deloitte South-East Asia CFO’s organization and reports to Manager - Business Finance.     Your Work Profile - Prepare periodic financial and management reports in line with organizational reporting standards and accounting policies. - Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial information to management and stakeholders. - Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs including global reporting requirements. - Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Month-End Close & Reporting: - Actively support month-end close activities and reporting processes. - Review, evaluate, and estimate accruals and prepayments based on purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation. - Perform financial data validation and analytical review during close cycles. - Prepare and submit group reporting schedules as per reporting timelines. - Review and validate cost allocations received from parent/group entities in line with service agreements and approved allocation methodologies. - Prepare and review cost-sharing billings and supporting schedules. - Coordinate with stakeholders for resolution of allocation-related queries and issues. Financial Performance Analysis: - Conduct detailed variance and expense analysis to identify trends, risks, and cost optimization opportunities. - Perform WBS-wise, Profit Centre-wise, and Cost Centre-wise financial performance analysis. - Support management decision-making through analytical insights and financial reviews.  Reconciliations & Inter-Firm Billing:  •      Perform profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and data integrity. - Review inter-firm billing and settlement transactions for shared and cross-charged services to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts and purchase orders. - Reconcile client accounts, vendor accounts, and inter-firm balances. - Coordinate resolution of outstanding items and reconciliation differences. SOP & Process Governance: - Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify areas requiring enhancement or implementation of new controls/processes. - Support process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations. - Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance standards, and compliance requirements. Budgeting & Forecasting: - Support the budgeting and forecasting process through coordination with business and operational teams. - Provide financial inputs, reports, and analysis to support budget and forecast preparation. - Assist in periodic variance analysis and reporting.  Receivables, WIP & DSO Reviews: - Review receivables and Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances on a periodic basis. - Analyze ageing of receivables and WIP and highlight long outstanding items to management. - Monitor and report key working capital metrics including DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).  Statutory Audit Support: - Support statutory audit processes and coordinate with internal and external auditors. - Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. - Ensure timely closure of audit queries and compliance requirements. - Assist in implementation of audit observations and process improvement recommendations. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: - Work closely with Accounting teams, Propel Finance, business units, and global stakeholders. - Provide operational finance support and coordination across cross-functional teams. - Collaborate effectively with global teams in a matrix environment. Key Skills Required - Chartered Accountant (CA) - 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in Finance operations, accounting, MIS reporting, project accounting, and managed services finance. - Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, financial controls, revenue recognition, and audit support processes. - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a focus on practical application. - Hands-on experience in ERP systems such as SAP. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on detailed analysis. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on clear and concise communication. - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Experience working with global stakeholders and operating in a matrix organization will be an advantage. - Candidates with experience in core Finance and accounting operations within BPO/ITES environment will be preferred.