Location: Noida, South Asia, IN
Company: British Council
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other’s strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.
Job Title: Assistant Manager- Accounts Payable
Purpose of job:
The main priorities of the post are
Detailed understanding of Procure to Pay, Fixed Asset, Direct & Indirect Taxation and Month End Reporting and Closing process.
Practical experience on statutory compliances
Experience in handling reporting and monthly closing work.
Audit coordination for both external and internal audit.
Strong organizational skills and be part of a global business team
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks within Matrix environment
Customer driven & team oriented
Role context
The department takes care of accounting, reporting and compliances of the legal entity. Apart from it the department would also provide assistance and consultancy to other legal entities of British Council in India working under similar environment.
Main opportunities/challenges for this role
Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
Develop and maintain an effective control environment
Assisting in establishing governance over the accounts payable and month end process.
Managing fixed asset accounting and responsible for conducting physical verification of assets.
Define internal controls over various activities undertaken within the accounting and finance functions.
Review and improve systems and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
To be aware of system enabled checks and controls
Ensuring integrity and completeness of financial records & compliance with financial control standards
Resolve issues arising during system operations.
Preparation and updating policies and process for various accounting, reporting and compliance activities.
Continuously innovate with focus to improve process-enhance efficiencies and add value and ensuring quality consciousnesses all aspects of the team.
Accounting and Reporting.
Manages and supervises the accounts payable and PO team in the organization.
Manages functions like maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and project accounting, fixed assets.
Ensures that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.
Ensures that the accounts payable and the company’s financial obligations are met efficiently.
Keep track of the company’s financial expenditures, maintain a database and provide reports as and when requested by supervisors.
Oversee all payment transactions and so on.
Will be in charge of data entry, validation, and processing of various types of invoices like general overhead, subcontractor, and employee travel reimbursements.
Keeps track of the status of all transactions taking place within the company and external vendors and contractors.
Standardize procedures to generate efficiency in-house and create internal templates to be used by the company.
Responsible to undertake improvement projects in process.
Responsible for managing internal and statutory audits and provide information for audits.
Managing the relationship with external consultants.
Provide support for various projects undertaken by Corporate Finance of the on-going projects
Responsible for month end book closing for the entity.
Responsible for monthly MIS and dashboard for management.
Responsible for up to date maintenance of P&L and Balance Sheet schedules & reconciliations
Responsible for booking and meeting the foreign exchange requirements
Preparation of financial details for meetings with directors and other review meetings
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Commerce / Finance
Role specific knowledge and experience
Statutory & Tax Compliances
Further Information
Pay Band – 6
Contract Type – Indefinite
Department/Country- General Management/ India – Noida
Closing Date (Time) –1st June 22 (IST -23:59)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
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