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Proposed designation:
Associate Director
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Role type:
Supervisory
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Reporting to:
Director
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Geo to be supported:
US
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Work timings:
US working hours (4:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
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Work mode
: Hybrid
Roles & responsibilities
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Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership
to support strategic decision-making and enhance financial transparency.
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Lead monthly/quarterly financial close governance and produce accurate,
timely management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary.
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Own liquidity management metrics with a focus on DSO and working capital
optimization; partner with O2C/AR teams to improve cash conversion.
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Drive expense management discipline and revenue forecasting accuracy;
build driver-based forecasting models and scenario analyses.
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Build and maintain dashboards covering people metrics (hours, FTE,
headcount, utilization) and engagement economics to inform capacity and
profitability decisions.
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Produce detailed reports that provide valuable insights along with
commentary, aiding strategic decision-making and improving financial
transparency.
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Experience working alongside US business finance partners in advisory,
audit, and tax functions is advantageous.
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Drive collaboration
with other operational US teams to ensure consistent and effective service
delivery.
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Drive innovation, Gen Ai and automation initiatives to optimize service
delivery processes and enhance overall efficiency
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Handle escalations/performance related discussion of KGS teams with the
onshore stakeholders and help with issue resolution and documentation
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Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of excellence and
continuous improvement.
Work experience
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Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) and advanced degrees (e.g.,
MBA) are highly desirable, especially those with a focus on UK finance and
taxation
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15+ years relevant experience which should be mix of Financial accounting,
management accounting and FP&A.
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Proven track record in driving operational excellence and delivering
exceptional customer service.
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Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to
inspire and motivate teams
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
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Experience with S/4HANA or any related SAP ERP system is a plus.
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Willingness to travel to Bangalore, Gurugram
Mandatory
technical & functional skills
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Customer service management mindset
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Excellent written and verbal skills combined with strong presentation
skills
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Attention to detail and excellent analytical thinking
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Organised, with ability to prioritise essential tasks
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Pro-active and results oriented approach
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Ability to see both the strategic viewpoint and drill down to operational
issues
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
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Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to use information
to generate creative solutions to benefit the business. Ability to be
customer focused and drive results.
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Ability to lead the team and developing others.
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Presentation and Project Management skills. Focus on results-led
management.
Key leadership competencies
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Should drive engaged workforce and uphold positive relationships with
employees, to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and
inclusivity.
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Quality: Must have the ability to oversee all aspects of quality control
processes and ensure that the services provided to the clients meet the
highest possible standards by being detail-oriented, analytical, and
highly organized.
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Continuous Improvement: Should be able to identify the areas of
improvement and focus on continual improvement
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Financial Knowledge: Must possess strong financial skills to ensure that
the financials of their respective unit are managed to or better than
budget.
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Risk & Compliance: Should ensure all risk practices of the firm are
compiled without any non-compliance.
Other information
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Interview process: 3-4 rounds
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Does the job role involve travelling:
Yes
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Does the busy season apply to this role?:
Yes