This is a key leader who will lead the accounting function of Capital Markets function for processes like AFS/HTM Securities Accounting, Intercompany Lending, Issued Debt, Private Equities Accounting, Balance and Controls, Reconciliations, and Reporting etc. This role will be responsible to manage day-to-day operations, ensure governance including Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews etc.

Responsibilities

• Will manage medium to large operation with multiple units and/or multiple sites, taking a leadership role in the group, areas, or function
• Typically manages subordinate managers or professional teams
• Provide technical interpretation on various matters and is essential in building and adopting best practices within the functional area
• Has accountability for units' financial and operational performance
• Develops and implements shorter-term strategies with low-to-moderate financial risk and that could impact functions or activities outside the group
• He/she will be a subject matter expert who will in turn be expected to lead a set of frontline managers, Subject Matter Experts and specialists. This role will be responsible to manage day-to-day operations, ensure governance including Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews
• Will be responsible to deliver on all agreed SLAs and key metrics and will be the SPOC for the functional owner
• Will be responsible to drive automation and be able to identify other transformational ideas to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Should drive the organization along operational maturity model curve
• Will also be responsible for managing, reporting, career path and R&R related activities for their Direct Reports and also lead/engage and deliver towards organization level initiatives
• Interact with leadership to provide support and drive strategic initiatives for the business
• Recommend compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and works with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
• Provide strategic consultation to leadership throughout the enterprise

 Market Skills and Certifications

• CA or CPA or CFA or MBA (Finance) 18+ years of professional experience in accounting operations including experience in one or a combination of the following: capital markets accounting, financial reporting, accounting reporting or risk reporting.
• 5+ years of industry experience preferably in BFSI Finance processes and specifically in the Capital Markets space.
• Familiarity with various financial instruments in Capital Markets
• Should be conversant with activities of Front Office and Middle Office and also should be able to understand, asses the data flow between various systems and sub-systems used in a typical Capital Markets environment
• Strong and effective interpersonal communication (written and oral), organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of contacts/relationships, including executive/senior-level managers.
• Knowledge of accounting applications
• Prior exposure to accounting, reconciliation processes and correction mechanisms
• Experience with enterprise initiatives supporting regulatory mandates
• Demonstrated relationship management ability with a background in operations and technologies
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Excel – Usage of Pivot table, V lookup, tracing formulas, running macros and exposure to key accounting tools like Oracle Financials, Essbase etc., would be an added plus