Job Title:  Enabling Areas - Finance & Account - Deputy Manager - MIS - Chennai

Deputy Manager - Enabling Areas - Financial & MIS Reporting - Finance & Accounts

Location - Chennai

The Team 

Deloitte India Finance Team who thrives in the details, a financial craftsman who rolls up their sleeves and digs into the data.  You'll be the architect of financial insights, building bridges between raw data and strategic decisions.  You'll be a part of MIS, Group Reporting and have oversight of Accounting Operations for a Business Unit. This role is in Deloitte South-East Asia CFO’s organization and reports to Manager - Business Finance.   

Your Work Profile

• Prepare periodic financial and management reports in line with organizational reporting standards and accounting policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial information to management and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs including global reporting requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Month-End Close & Reporting:

• Actively support month-end close activities and reporting processes.
• Review, evaluate, and estimate accruals and prepayments based on purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Perform financial data validation and analytical review during close cycles.
• Prepare and submit group reporting schedules as per reporting timelines.
• Review and validate cost allocations received from parent/group entities in line with service agreements and approved allocation methodologies.
• Prepare and review cost-sharing billings and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for resolution of allocation-related queries and issues.

Financial Performance Analysis:

• Conduct detailed variance and expense analysis to identify trends, risks, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Perform WBS-wise, Profit Centre-wise, and Cost Centre-wise financial performance analysis.
• Support management decision-making through analytical insights and financial reviews.

Reconciliations & Inter-Firm Billing:

•      Perform profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and data integrity.

• Review inter-firm billing and settlement transactions for shared and cross-charged services to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts and purchase orders.
• Reconcile client accounts, vendor accounts, and inter-firm balances.
• Coordinate resolution of outstanding items and reconciliation differences.

SOP & Process Governance:

• Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify areas requiring enhancement or implementation of new controls/processes.
• Support process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance standards, and compliance requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process through coordination with business and operational teams.
• Provide financial inputs, reports, and analysis to support budget and forecast preparation.
• Assist in periodic variance analysis and reporting.

Receivables, WIP & DSO Reviews:

• Review receivables and Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances on a periodic basis.
• Analyze ageing of receivables and WIP and highlight long outstanding items to management.
• Monitor and report key working capital metrics including DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).

Statutory Audit Support:

• Support statutory audit processes and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of audit queries and compliance requirements.
• Assist in implementation of audit observations and process improvement recommendations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Accounting teams, Propel Finance, business units, and global stakeholders.
• Provide operational finance support and coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate effectively with global teams in a matrix environment.

Key Skills Required

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in Finance operations, accounting, MIS reporting, project accounting, and managed services finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, financial controls, revenue recognition, and audit support processes.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a focus on practical application.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on detailed analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on clear and concise communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and operating in a matrix organization will be an advantage.
• Candidates with experience in core Finance and accounting operations within BPO/ITES environment will be preferred.