Plant Controller

Job Description

Month end activity and maintenance of robust control environment.

KEY CONTACTS:

Internal -Internal Teams, Staff, Group companies

External - Business Partners, Vendors, Auditors, Banks

• Deliver Accounts Payable in a timely and efficient manner
• Processing, verifying, reconciling, accounting and payment of vendor invoices, payroll, staff claim, Inter-company, tax and statutory dues.
• Review Invoice coding and ensure accurate booking.
• Vendor/Employee Advance monitoring and settlement in system.
• Monitor employee claim reimbursement and payment as per defined policies.
• Releasing Purchase Order and ensuring correct flow of new vendor boarded in system.
• Vendor master approval timely in the system with correct validation of TDS and Tax code tagged in the system. support vendor registration process in the ERP system and vendor portal.
• Forecasting and Budgeting of Overheads/Freight.
• Inventory Management- timely asset capitalization and follow up with internal team.
• Managing plant accounting and cost control. (Budget v/s Actuals)
• Regulatory documentation for foreign remittances.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies or as per the requirement.
• Support in preparation of bank reconciliations, including follow up of outstanding items.
• Maintaining records and vendor files- ensure all physical documents are kept in safe custody and digital documents are stored properly
• Assist in implementing continuous process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Carry out Vendor reconciliations including obtaining vendor balance confirmations, AP ageing analysis, action plan to clear open items, monitoring and reporting debit balances and balances with specified vendors
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders and work to build sustainable processes
• Ensure month end close activities are completed as per the timelines for AP close, accruals or
• provisions any adjustments
• Maintain robust internal controls
• implementation risk mitigation controls to strengthen the control environment
• maintain SOPs and ensure its ongoing effectiveness in identifying and mitigating any exposure
• ensure adherence to Delegation of Authority including approved policies and procedures
• Support Statutory and Internal Audits completion and ensure timely closure/resolution of audit issues and implement agreed recommendations
• Collaborate with other business teams to deliver cross-functional projects, finance agenda or perform other duties as assigned or as required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 2-3 years significant previous experience in a accounts payable and Plant controller role. SAP Experience (MUST)

KEY COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED:

• Working knowledge of Taxation Direct and Indirect Tax
• Sound knowledge of overall accounting policies and practices
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter, flexible, a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical, detail oriented and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with tight deadlines and prioritize workload
• Demonstrate work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations