Title: Regional Finance Controller (West Africa)
Mumbai, IN
About Us
Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.
Job Purpose
To manage finance, accounting, costing & commercial, risk, taxation, audit & compliances for the business.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility of the Finance function (review financial statements, monthly MIS, Group reporting) and audits (internal, statutory). Financial evaluation of projects and post implementation review of the projects Monitoring and evaluating business processes; suggesting and implementing changes to bring in control, efficiency and effectiveness. Involvement in operational functioning pertaining to procurement negotiations and cost savings. Reviewing the work of the finance manager / second line if any and ensuring the procedures are adhered to. Strategic Business Planning Maintaining repository of data and information to support business processes Overseeing the implementation/maintenance of ERP system. Drafting capital expenditure plans and investments in line with business strategy Planning &Budgeting Preparing Annual Operating Plans (AOP) for the business unit Anchor the annual budgeting exercise and ensure that the business units have a sound rationale/ basis for the budgets Ensure maintenance and reporting P & L for the unit on a monthly basis Preparing Rolling Estimates for remaining year for all regions and reporting the same to HO. Preparing brand contributions, day sales inventory calculation Monthly Management reporting with detailed analysis of sales & profit along with comparison with prior Rolling Estimate, Annual Operating Plan & Previous Year Accounting & Statutory Compliances Timely preparation of annual/monthly reports ensuring analysis of the performances on a monthly basis. Ensuring compliance to all applicable statutory and legal requirements for the assigned geography Planning and managing internal/statutory/tax audits Periodic compilation of a comprehensive checklist for audit and risk management Contributing to better corporate governance by identifying internal control weaknesses and implementing better controls
Educational Qualifications
The ideal candidate would be a Chartered Accountant / Equivalent International degree
Desired Profile (Experience)
15 plus years of experience, with at least 3-5 years in a finance leadership role Experience in Automotive / FMCG/ Pharma / Manufacturing will be preferred Knowledge of SAP/ERP Accounting Systems will be desirable
Industry Preference
Bank/NBFC