Reporting Accountant Specialist

Reporting Accountant Specialist (Pune, India)

“Life Unlimited” At Smith+Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Reporting Accountant Specialist supports the delivery of high quality, timely reporting for group, management and statutory purposes. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with external financial reporting requirements including IFRS and local statutory laws & regulations. Responsible for problem solving and recommending solutions to the Financial Controller for technical and judgmental transactions to ensure the Business Unit aligns to internal polices & controls and the relevant external accounting and statutory frameworks.

What will you be doing?

Ensure that transactions are documented, in compliance with group standards (including the Minimum Acceptable Practices) and, where relevant, Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

Responsible for high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the business.

Participation in the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting cycles using Hyperion (SNHFM) and SAP or MS AX.

Accountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, to safeguard assets and to ensure the efficient use of resources across the business; and to ensure that any ageing of balances is fully investigated and resolved.

Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives e.g. process standardisation and business efficiencies, with the aim to lower cost, improve service and reduce compliance risk

Supervise the Reporting Accountants and completion of annual objective/ appraisal performance process. Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the transactional accounting teams.

Handle the requests from external and internal auditors, other advisors and relevant country authorities.

Assess and implement changes to align with internal changes to the business or S&N accounting environment.

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Post Graduate – M.Com / MBA / Part Qualified Accountant (i.e ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years of working experience, either in global accounting practice or in industry. Relevant industry experience advantageous, ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and have working knowledge, expertise and experience in reporting under IFRS.

• Must have the ability to assess, react quickly and conclusively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or calling out issues as appropriate.

• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals/solutions, IFRS accounting experience. Working knowledge and application of SOX control frameworks.

• Good to Have: HFM Reporting knowledge, experience of SAP / AX / Hyperion / Cognos, working knowledge and application of SOX Control Framework

• Fluency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity – committed to welcoming, celebration and thriving on Diversity. Learn more about it on our website : https://www.smith-nephew.com/.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.

• Education Assistance

• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.

• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in law’s insurance coverage also available.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).

• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, one time meal provided to all employees as per shifts. Night Shift Allowances.

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