Assistant Manager Finance - EMEA Region

POSITION: Assistant Manager Finance - EMEA Region

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Finance

About the Company

Deluxe globally is based in Burbank, California and is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies. We offer complete film and digital solutions for production, post-production, major studio and independent theatrical release, broadcast, home entertainment, archiving and asset management. Deluxe operates facilities in major film, video and digital production markets around the world.

Position Summary

This position is ideal for individuals who have the drive and desire to ‘make things happen’. It requires a highly motivated individual with attention to detail, great organizational skills and passion for Accounting, Compliances, Management reporting, communication and connecting with others. If you like GAAP Accounting, Consolidation, reviewing schedules, Work Transitions and are a quick learner, then this role is perfect for you.

Outcomes and Accomplishments

As a Deputy Manager – Finance, you will:

• Knowledge of handling end to end Accounting workstreams like General ledger accounting, purchase to pay, revenue accounting and tracking of receivables, ageing, Fixed Assets Accounting, Consolidation Accounting etc.
• Accounting & Review of month end close activities like bank reconciliation, prepaid and provision entries, inward remittance and exchange fluctuation.
• Accounting & Review of month end deliverables from Group entities and consolidations for top Management on financial performance and month-end activity (incl. analytical reports, trend and variance analysis)
• Collaborating with other finance team members across Deluxe Group on activities/projects connected within the overall framework of finance team.
• Ensuring smooth Treasury Operations, Review of weekly payment file, bank upload file, ageing, etc.
• Preparation/review of consolidated weekly cash forecast by estimating cash requirement for business operations.
• Review of Bank reconciliation and update of regular payments and receipts entries. Also, handled banking activities (online & offline banking processes for conducting day to day activities)
• Preparation/review of monthly Profit and loss, balance sheet and variance analysis.
• Handled reconciliation of Inter-company transactions, Balance sheet items and Profit & loss items, Recognition of FX Gain/loss and revaluation.
• Working knowledge and hands on experience in the monthly, quarterly, fiscal and financial year close process.
• Review of Blackline Reconciliations.
• Experienced in working other areas including review of Account Payables and Processing Payments, Account Receivable ageing and Receipts, Fixed Assets Capitalization and Retirement in Entity’s ERP.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of systems, procedures and policies, SOPs at the legal entity level.
• Act as interface between finance teams and system specialist- Techno functional capabilities.
• Coordinating with Internal or Externa stakeholders like business, shared services, or audit teams
• Working with the reporting Manager and team to ensure timely compliance w.r.t. taxes payments & regulatory compliances.
• Support Company's other functions within the Finance umbrella- such as preparing Cash flow, monthly /yearly schedule for Internal & Statutory Audit, MIS, etc.
• Liaise with the Group, Internal and Statutory auditors to provide them with timely and accurate information requested.
• Working with the respective geographies’ controllership team for timely and accurate accounting, reporting, reconciliation and audit support.
• Finalization of annual accounts and preparation of Company's financial statements in compliance with applicable GAAP and Accounting Policies and monthly financial statements.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, lease working and accounting under ASC 842/840.
• Knowledge of Blackline reconciliations.
• Knowledge of ON Base process of Purchase order creation and approvals
• Basic knowledge on Taxes.

What You Bring:

• Excellent Accounting and Technical skills
• Should be a go getter, hands on and attention to detail.
• Should have prior experience in Record to Report functions and transitions.
• Should have knowledge in preparation of Finance presentations, Work Instructions and flow charts.
• Should have training/ mentoring capabilities.
• Qualified CA/ MBA Finance ( premier institute) with 8+ years of experience in a Captive
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic individual with the desire to push boundaries to achieve results.
• Ability to manage the function with minimal direction.
• Preferably from service industry only preferable ITES/ Media/ Entertainment / E-commerce.
• Experience in Big 4 Audit firms or MNCs will be added advantage.
• AP, AR, GL Accounting, Auditing, SAP, ON Base and Blackline.

Benefits

• You will be part of a large international and culturally diverse team
• You will have the opportunity to make an impact for the organization, and for the customers
• You will have opportunities to further grow your skills and grow within the company
• You will have the opportunity to expand your professional network