MetLife

The key deliverables will include

·       Accounts payable: -

o   Accurate and timely processing of Vendor/Employee Invoices/Claims, in line with finance policies and procedures for GCC sites,

o   Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors/employees as per the Contract/Agreement/PO and various statutes,

o   Ensure timely vendor account reconciliation by issuing vendor balance confirmations on defined periodicity,

o   Should have knowledge of withholding tax and GST which is relevant to AP

o   Regular Interaction with all related functional users

o   Vendor set up management

o   Sharing of timely and accurate payment information with users

·       Monthly/yearly closure of books of account: -

Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing by working on -

o   Accruals – for Vendor and Employee expenses, 

o   Payroll JE, 

o   Prepaid expense & schedule

o   Advance settlement & schedule

o   Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts related to AP, MOM expenses comparison 

o   Accurate reconciliation and timely payment of Statutory dues like TDS, PF, ESI, etc.

·       Document / Record Maintenance: Ensure maintenance of complete documentation with respect to Vendor invoices, Employee claims in line with Tax and SEZ/STPI requirements.

·       Policies & Procedures: Ensuring compliance with Organizational Policies and Procedures 

·       Reporting: Various Internal MIS reporting of Controllership 

·       Audits: Provide support for Internal & Statutory audits & all other Internal audits

·       Support in Process / systems automation on need basis

·       Adherence to defined internal KRAs and metrics

·       System Knowledge: Working knowledge on various modules of PeopleSoft i.e. Accounts Payable, Asset Management, Expense module, General Ledger

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

·       Graduates - B.com/M.com & MBA Finance / CA-CMA inter or PE1 shall be preferred

Experience

·       3 years of relevant experience in related field

·       Knowledge of Accounting standards & statutory laws

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

·       Strong analytical and execution orientation.

·       Should be capable of dealing with relationships sensitively with ability to manage conflicts adroitly

·       Strong communication and presentation skills; Ability to articulate and influence internal customers with clarity of thought process is a critical requirement

·       Proven Computer navigation skills (Mandatory / Optional). Mandatory

·       Proven keyboarding speed (Mandatory / Optional) Mandatory

·       Proven working knowledge of MS Office suite (Mandatory / Optional) Mandatory

·       Experience in working on PeopleSoft/ Oracle Preferred

·       Excellent knowledge of excel including macros Preferred

·       Understanding of INDAS, US & India GAAP Preferred

·       Understanding of Taxation (Direct & Indirect tax) Preferred

·       Knowledge about the Insurance industry in US (Mandatory / Optional) Optional

·       Knowledge about US Culture Optional

·       Knowledge of collection fundamentals Optional

·       Excellent listening, oral or written communication skills or both. Desired

·       Proven customer service skills. Desired

·       Excellent analytical and research skills. Desired

·       Self-motivated, well organized and flexible with a sense of urgency approach Mandatory

·       Teamwork/ Managing Self / Adaptability Mandatory

·       Ability to work successfully in production driven environment Desired

·       Adaptability to change Mandatory

·       Self-disciplined and result oriented Mandatory

·       Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritizing effectively. Mandatory

·       Ability to find creative and innovative solutions to business problems Desired

Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training – if required)

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