Pfizer

Manager, Accounts

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

In-Office

Senior level

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The Role

Manages accounting and financial reporting for Indian entities under IndAS and US GAAP. Prepares financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, accruals, variance analyses, intercompany invoices, fixed asset records, and audit support. Posts sales and month-end adjustments in SAP, coordinates with shared services and auditors, supports tax activities, and reviews cost-center tagging.

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Role summary:
This role reports into GBS - Statutory Corporate Services group and plays a vital role in reporting of financial information & analysis (both internal & external).
This position will prepare financial reports, maintain and oversee the accounts and financial records of all entities (listed & unlisted) in India.
Your focus on the job will be to support Senior Manager - FR & AP to ensure accurate & timely preparation & submission of monthly / quarterly / annual accounts as per local GAAP as well as USGAAP.
Engage directly with business partners on routine activities and deliverables.
Local GAAP requirements:

Preparation of quarterly financial statements and annual disclosures as per IndAS, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.
Preparation of journal entries impacting local GAAP (IndAS)
Perform IndAS related workings
Preparing various P&L and Balance sheet schedules
Providing reasons for variances (PnL / BS)
Co-ordinating with Shared service centre team for accounting, Fixed assets & Intercompany related details & support required for local audit.
Fixed asset register review, perform calculation for depreciation & estimated useful life for a few assets on test check basis. Prepare PPE schedule.
Ensure accurate & timely intercompany invoices in co-ordination with Shared service centre - Intercompany team.
Co-ordinate with auditors for resolving queries.
Preparation of Local GAAP & USGAAP reconciliation

USGAAP requirements:

Preparing monthly Sales adjustments and posting in SAP
Check detailed calculations for sales return accrual.
Ensure all month end MJEs for sales, product cost, samples etc are posted accurately & timely.
Ensuring appropriate accruals for expenses.
Timely submit SAP PC controls in system

Other activities:

Submitting crown requests for audit fees
Support to tax team for assessments, transfer pricing, internal audit, tax audit etc
Performing cost center tagging reviews

Education & Experience required:
Chartered Accountant with 3-8 years of experience in Accounting, Audit or Financial reporting
Strong technical Ind AS knowledge
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint presentation
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize demands effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Financial Reporting function
SAP knowledge
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Finance, Tax, Manufacturing & Supply chain team
Shared service centre & Centre of Excellence
Auditors - Statutory & Internal
Professional Consultants

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Finance & Accounting

Skills Required

Chartered Accountant qualification
3-8 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting
Strong technical IndAS knowledge
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize demands effectively
Experience in financial reporting
SAP knowledge

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