Controller, Finance

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

We are looking out for a Finance Controller to join our team in Goa. 

The Finance Controller will supervise a staff of approximately 10 accounting professionals and is responsible for staffing and personnel management including hiring, training, and performance appraisal.  The individual will develop proper functional skills of professionals to meet the changing business environment and requirements. 

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

• Ensure that effective internal controls are developed and maintained for critical accounting processes.
• Remain current on technical accounting knowledge, existing and new regulations and communicate effectively to the management of the impact of regulatory developments. 
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with various government agencies including local Tax Bureau and Customs.
• Manage financial functions supporting a large manufacturing site and in country sales.  Provide accounting support and guidance to Finance Shared Service operations in India. 

Operation and Cost Accounting for a large manufacturing site:  

• Manage month end closing and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Review revenue recognition and invoicing to customers.
• Prepare monthly reports and analysis related to area of responsibilities.
• Develop annual plant budgets and manufacturing overhead rates
• Maintain standard product costs
• Report and analyze manufacturing variances.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of inventory transactions.
• Administrate periodic physical inventory counts and analyze variances
• Provide decision support to local management

Treasury (fx compliance and reporting):

• Ensure adequate cash to support all India operations.
• Invest excess cash balances according to Corporate Treasury Policies.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and analysis.
• Report foreign exchange exposures.
• Execute foreign exchange hedging strategies as required.
• Manage Foreign Exchange Policy compliance. 
• File periodic reports with government agencies.
• Maintain banking relationships. 
• Administrate cash dividends repatriation. 
• Implement global initiatives from Corporate Treasury.
• Support HR employee benefits related banking requirements.
• Assist Corporate Treasury in managing property insurance programs for India locations.

Tax and Statutory reporting:

• Prepare and file periodic statutory reports.
• Engage auditors in preparation of annual statutory reports.
• Manage the annual statutory reporting process.
• Administrate monthly regulatory reporting and annual business registration renewal
• Manage corporate income tax filings and local tax compliances.
• Prepare and review deferred income tax package.
• Ensure accuracy of tax accounting.
• Responsible for VAT and indirect tax reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate with APAC CFS in issuing VAT invoices.
• Manage VAT refund process to ensure full recovery of input VAT on exports.
• Provide guidance to India logistic teams in compliance with proper Customs and Tax regulations.
• Work with Corporate Tax and Accounting firm in Transfer Price compliances.
• Support India payroll and HR teams in individual income tax filings on payroll and other compensations.

sox compliance and internal control:

• Manage internal controls.
• Develop and maintain accurate narratives for India entities.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Good understanding of SAP ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English
• Proven leadership, project management and analytical skills.
• 15+ years of experience in leading a large finance team for a multinational company.
• Sound knowledge on various statutory requirements and regulations.
• Ability to work with changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to act as a change agent to improve processes to promote efficiencies
• Self-motivated
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

• Charter Accuntant/CPA certification
• An MBA with concentration in Finance

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo