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 role is responsible for ensuring compliance with external financial reporting requirements including IFRS and local statutory laws & regulations. Problem solving skills 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. This role needs to be proactively engaged to interpret and apply changes in local statutory accounting rules or other laws & regulations applicable to the local Business unit. 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 requirementsResponsible for high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the businessParticipation in the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting cycles utilizing Hyperion (SNHFM) and SAP or MS AXAccountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, to safeguard assets and to ensure the optimal 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 standardization and business efficiencies, with the aim to lower cost, improve service and reduce compliance riskSupervise the Reporting Accountants and completion of annual objective / appraisal performance process.Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the transactional accounting teams.Manage the requests from external and internal auditors, other advisors and relevant country AuthoritiesIn combination with the Finance Controller, monitor, assess and implement changes to comply with external reporting and accounting requirements·Assess and implement changes to comply with internal changes to the business or S&N accounting environment.What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Post Graduate Degree
• Preferred - Qualified Accountant (CA / CMA / CPA)
• Minimum 5 years working in either in global accounting practice or in industry. Relevant industry experience advantageous, ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, expertise and experience in reporting under IFRS. Experience of the Month-end reporting and control frameworks.
• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals/solutions. Working knowledge and application of SOX control frameworks.
• Must be able to demonstrate a track record of success in working with diverse stakeholders
• Good to Have: HFM Reporting knowledge, experience of SAP / AX / Hyperion / Cognos.
• Proficiency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.

You. Unlimited 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 growing 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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