Senior Manager

Purpose of Role: We are looking for a capable and motivated finance professional to join StarZen's which is a Global Capability Centre (GCC). As a Senior Manager, Finance you will play a critical role in supporting finance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process discipline across accounting, taxation, and statutory areas.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong execution focus and the ability to work independently while aligning with group policies and global finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in a shared services or GCC environment and a strong grounding in financial controllership.

Accountability & Responsibilities of Role:

1. Finance Operations & Governance

• Manage general ledger, month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and internal reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in line with IFRS and IND AS.
• Coordinate with auditors for internal and statutory audits and assist in resolving audit points.

2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (including GST and TDS).
• Liaise with consultants to support regulatory matters such as FEMA, Transfer Pricing, and ROC filings.
• Maintain robust documentation and audit-ready records.

3. Statutory Filings & Controls

• Oversee accurate and timely filing of tax returns, ROC submissions, and statutory disclosures.
• Implement and monitor internal controls in line with ICOFR and global standards.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Help in building relation between India finance and global teams in Qatar for coordinating financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and compliance frameworks.
• Interface with external consultants, auditors, and legal advisors on India-specific finance matters.

5. Team Building & People Leadership

• Contribute to building a strong finance support team over time.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members on processes, controls, and systems.

6. ERP & Process Enablement

• Utilize ERP and financial tools for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage and learn enterprise systems (ERP, accounting tools) to improve financial efficiency and data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in day-to-day operations.

Position Requirements:

Educational Background:

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

Work Experience:

• 10 years of post-qualification experience with exposure to GCC finance environments

Technical / Industry Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in accounting, tax, statutory compliance, and audit
• Experience in working with external consultants for complex matters (FEMA, TP, ROC)
• Sector experience in IT/ITES, Telecom, e-commerce, or Retail is an advantage

Key Competencies:

1. Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership

• Takes accountability for month-end closings, reconciliations, and audit deliverables.
• Proactively resolves audit findings and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

2. Building Customer Value

• Provides high-quality financial insights and reports that help internal stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Ensures that financial services delivered to internal (global teams) and external stakeholders (auditors, legal advisors) are accurate, transparent, and timely.

3. Networking & Influencing Collaboratively

• Builds strong relationships with global finance teams, auditors, consultants, and legal advisors.
• Coordinates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive intercompany financial reporting and compliance.

4. Driving Change

• Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and automation within ERP systems.
• Supports the implementation of enhanced controls aligned to ICOFR and global finance standards.

5. Shaping Strategy

• Contributes to aligning local finance processes with global strategy and compliance frameworks.
• Helps shape process improvements that enhance efficiency and data accuracy in financial operations.

6. Leading Teams

• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior finance team members on processes, controls, and systems.
• Plays an active role in building a strong finance support team over time.

Success Metrics:

• Proactive and reliable; able to manage responsibilities with limited supervision
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setup with evolving processes

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Based at Starlink's India GCC in Gurgaon
• Occasional travel may be required for global coordination or reviews
• Regular interaction with group finance teams and external stakeholders
• Regularly engages with external consultants and statutory auditors