DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision : Supervise a group of general accountants or accounting clerks in maintaining the general ledger.
• Policy Implementation : Implement accounting policies under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Process Management : Implement processes and procedures that properly capture, track, and report revenue and expenditures.
• Financial Analysis : Compile, review, analyze, and record complex financial information.
• Reconciliation Review : Review account reconciliations prepared by accountants and accounting clerks.
• Financial Reporting : Review and interpret balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
• Control Assessment : Identify control weaknesses and communicate them to management.
• Remedial Actions : Operate in a lead capacity in making remedial changes to tighten and enhance controls and mitigate risk.
• Research and Analysis : Conduct research and analysis on advanced issues.
• System Maintenance : Design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of financial transactions.
• Coaching and Mentoring : Coach and mentor accountants and accounting clerks; assign work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assess performance and provide feedback to direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates Effectively : Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Develops Talent : Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Directs Work : Provide direction, delegate, and remove obstacles to get work done.
• Ensures Accountability : Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Ambiguity : Operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Manages Complexity : Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Values Differences : Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Business Process and Internal Control Risk Analysis : Evaluate business processes to identify risks and internal control gaps; develop and implement process improvements.
• Financial Analysis : Interpret financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders.
• Financial Internal Controls : Leverage internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans.
• Financial Regulations Acumen : Evaluate applicable regulations to ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with regulations.
• Technical Accounting Assessment : Evaluate and research transactions to ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.
• US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles : Evaluate US accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Education : College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or similar certification preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications : This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience:

• People Management : Minimum 5 years in a people manager role in Accounts Payable (AP) Helpdesk.
• Shift Timing : 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST.
• Professional Experience : Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.
• Issue Resolution : Address and resolve inquiries related to accounts payable processes, vendor payments, and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner. Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure swift resolution of issues.
• Supervisory Experience : Utilize your supervisory experience to oversee daily operations of the accounts payable helpdesk, ensuring that team members meet performance standards and deliver quality service.
• Communication : Maintain open lines of communication with vendors and internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding of accounts payable processes and policies.. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Finance

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2405107

Relocation Package No