Job Description

PURPOSE: The role of the Operational Excellence lead will be to ensure that all reporting activities & responsibilities are performed in an effective, controlled and efficient manner. This role should have the expertise and go to person for accounting procedures, theories, systems and industry standards. This position is also responsible for ensuring the related processes in SAP run smoothly, on schedule, and error-free under a completely controlled environment. This position will report to Trading Senior Team Manager in the Finance Operations (FO) Chennai, India. Will also liaise with the Trading businesses based out of various geographical locations. Position need to handle a variety of accounting issues and activities in the manage close process. The Operational Excellence lead needs to be a troubleshooter, utilizing prior background and analytical skills to assess complex problems and design solutions under challenges imposed by tight monthly and quarterly closing deadlines. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills and be capable of developing effective relationships with various stakeholders. He/she must also be able to adapt to the working schedules of the businesses which may require that person to work in shift timings. The incumbent in the role will be an IC and coordinate within/across teams and get the \'Delivery through others\'. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Main areas of accountability include: Operational: - Manage the operational deliveries of manage close process deliverables, developing and sustaining knowledge retention with effective back up plan in place -Ensure all strategic, managerial and operational metrics targets are either met or exceeded - with a relentless focus on Top Quartile performances and deliver migration activities. -Own FCM controls and maintain robust Controls framework through driving high control awareness within the team together with strong emphasis on effective control operation at every execution. -Embed HSSE culture and behavior. Deliver cost and efficiency targets including continuous improvement targets -Support and implement MC global initiatives. Stakeholder Management: -Build an effective partnership with business counterpart in both finance and operations team, with specific focus on Controllers organization and other business stakeholders to deliver seamless end to end process management. -Ensure good integration between FO and business partners and also cross-processes within FO -Active member of global MC network. DIMENSIONS: The Operational Excellence lead is expected to have knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and guidelines. This position will also be responsible for the adherence to all Key SOX and Key Non SOX Controls, as well as implementing internal controls or creating new controls when necessary, to insure the accuracy of monthly recordings and payments. REQUIREMENTS: Sound financial, accountancy and management information skills with an eye for detail Good customer / business focus and an able communicator with all levels Confidence in interacting with 3rd parties as well as across the organisation The ability to work under pressure and across cultures Pragmatic, but with an innovative and flexible approach Good finance accounting and (Trading) SAP knowledge Capacity to think through data to draw insights and understand the underlying processes and the substance of transaction Demonstrated team working/management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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