Reporting Accountant

Reporting Accountant (Pune, India)

“Life Unlimited” At Smith+Nephew. We design and Manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Reporting Accountant will support the delivery of high quality, timely reporting for group, management and statutory purposes, and for driving ongoing operational improvement. This will include monitoring and optimization of activities currently performed, review and approval of all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

What will you be doing?

To ensure transactions are documented, in compliance with group standards and, where relevant, Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

Deliver high quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes and providing ad-hoc analysis and decision support to the local management team and the business.

Participation in the annual Budgeting and quarterly Forecasting cycles using Hyperion (SNHFM) and SAP or MS AX.

Accountable for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, to safeguard assets and to ensure the efficient use of resources across the business and to ensure that any ageing of balances is fully investigated and resolved.

Prepare requests for the external and internal auditors, other advisors and relevant country Authorities.

Assess and implement changes to align with external reporting and accounting requirements, internal changes to the business or S&N accounting environment as instructed by the Controller / Reporting Accountant Specialist.

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Post Graduate – M.Com / MBA / Part Qualified Accountant (i.e ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA or equivalent)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working in global accounting practice or in industry. Relevant industry experience is advantageous, ideally in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals. Candidates with past experience in one of the following roles would be desirable - Commercial Accounting, Legal Entity Reporting or Supply Chain Accounting.
• Demonstrates experience in analyzing financial data, drawing sound conclusions and developing proposals/solutions, IFRS accounting experience.
• Experience of transition and transformation to an offshore Captive or BPO Transactional Finance operation.
• Good to Have: HFM Reporting knowledge, experience of SAP / Hyperion / Cognos and working knowledge and application of SOX Control Frameworks.
• Fluency in English - Good verbal, written communication skills.

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 thriving 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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