CQ10159 - Manager – Finance

About Conneqtion Conneqtion Group is a trusted Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) & Oracle SaaS Implementation Partner, dedicated to helping businesses implement cutting-edge digital solutions in ERP, AI & Analytics. With a strong presence in EMEA, APAC and NA, our consulting and services firm specializes in Oracle technologies. Our experienced team excels in Oracle Cloud implementation, utilizing the OUM methodology to deliver innovative transformations for our clients. Conneqtion Group has successfully provided Oracle professional services to over 50 SMEs and large-scale enterprises, driving efficiency and growth through tailored digital solutions. At Conneqtion Group, we har

## 1. Role Summary
Conneqtion Group is an Oracle-focused IT consulting firm with entities across India, the UAE, Singapore and the US. We are looking for a hands-on Manager – Finance to own the finance operations of the group across India, UAE, Singapore and the US. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping oversight, month-end close, intercompany accounting, multi-entity consolidation, statutory and tax compliance, cash flow management and management reporting, while building and leading a capable finance team. This is a high-ownership role for someone who is comfortable being both a process builder and a reviewer, and who can work directly with the leadership team to support growth and new market entries.
## 2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Oversee accurate and timely bookkeeping for all group entities (accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and card reconciliations, payroll accounting, fixed assets, prepaid and accruals).
- Ensure revenue recognition for consulting, managed services and license-related contracts follows applicable standards (milestone, T&M and fixed-fee projects).
- Maintain a robust chart of accounts, accounting policies and documentation standards across entities.
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules before sign-off.

2.2 Month-End Close & Consolidation

- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close calendar with clear deadlines and owners per entity.
- Prepare group consolidated financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) including elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.
- Manage multi-currency accounting: INR, AED, SGD, USD and others, including revaluation, translation adjustments and FX gain/loss analysis.
- Reconcile local GAAP books (Ind AS / Indian GAAP, UAE IFRS, SFRS, US GAAP) to group reporting requirements.

2.3 Intercompany Transactions & Transfer Pricing

- Manage intercompany billing, recharges, management fees, cost-sharing, loans and royalties between group entities.
- Maintain intercompany agreements and ensure transactions are documented, invoiced, and settled on time.
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and resolve mismatches before consolidation.
- Coordinate with tax advisors on transfer pricing policy, documentation (e.g., Indian TP regulations, Master File / Local File where applicable) and arm's-length benchmarking.

2.4 Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

- India: GST (returns, reconciliation, input credit, e-invoicing), TDS/TCS, advance tax, income tax, ROC / MCA filings, Companies Act compliance, PF/ESI/PT coordination, FEMA and RBI reporting for foreign inward remittances and export of services (including FIRC/e-BRC and LUT).
- UAE: VAT returns, Corporate Tax registration and filings, Economic Substance and UBO requirements where applicable, free zone / mainland compliance, WPS and end-of-service accruals.
- Singapore: GST filings, corporate income tax (ECI and Form C), ACRA annual returns, statutory audit coordination, CPF and payroll-related accounting.
- US: Federal and state income tax coordination, sales and use tax assessment, payroll tax, Form 1099 / W-8 / W-9 handling, withholding on cross-border payments, state registrations and annual reports.
- Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits across entities; manage auditor queries and closure of observations.
- Track regulatory changes in each jurisdiction and update processes accordingly.

2.5 Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts by entity, geography, practice and project.
- Prepare monthly MIS and dashboards for leadership: revenue, gross margin, utilisation-linked costs, EBITDA, DSO, cash runway, and variance analysis.
- Support project profitability tracking and pricing decisions with delivery and sales teams.
- Provide financial inputs for new market entries, entity setups, acquisitions and strategic investments.

2.6 Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital

- Manage cash flow forecasting across entities and currencies; plan inter-entity funding and repatriation.
- Oversee collections, credit control and vendor payments to optimise working capital.
- Manage banking relationships, facilities, and payment approvals; maintain strong internal controls over bank access.
- Monitor FX exposure and recommend hedging or natural-hedge approaches.

2.7 Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

- Own the finance technology stack (ERP / accounting software, expense and billing tools, consolidation tools) and drive automation, ideally leveraging Oracle and in-house solutions.
- Design and maintain internal financial controls, approval matrices, segregation of duties and audit trails.
- Standardise processes, SOPs and checklists across entities; reduce close cycle time and manual effort.

2.8 Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants and finance executives across locations.
- Set clear goals, review performance, and build a culture of accuracy, ownership and timeliness.
- Coordinate with external CAs, tax consultants, auditors, company secretaries and legal advisors in each jurisdiction.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Sales and Delivery leadership on contracts, payroll, expenses, invoicing and commercial terms.

## 3. Qualifications & Experience
Must have
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification (CPA / ACCA / CMA acceptable with strong India exposure).
- 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years managing a finance team.
- Hands-on experience with multi-entity accounting and group consolidation across more than one country.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian accounting and tax (Ind AS, GST, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA).
- Practical exposure to intercompany accounting, FX and elimination entries.
- Proficiency in Excel and at least one ERP / accounting platform (Oracle NetSuite / Oracle Fusion, Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero or similar).
Good to have
- Exposure to UAE VAT / Corporate Tax, Singapore GST / ACRA and US tax and reporting requirements.
- Experience in IT services, consulting or SaaS businesses, including revenue recognition for project-based and subscription models.
- Experience with transfer pricing, statutory audit coordination and investor or lender reporting.
- Familiarity with consolidation and reporting tools and BI dashboards (Power BI, Oracle Analytics).
- Experience supporting new entity setups or market entries.

4. Key Competencies

- Strong technical accounting and a compliance-first mindset.
- Attention to detail combined with a commercial, business-partner outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions, time zones and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a builder's approach in a growing organization.

5. Key Performance Indicators (Indicative)

- Month-end close completed within the agreed working-day target for each entity.
- Timely and error-free statutory and tax filings across all four geographies (zero penalties).
- Intercompany balances reconciled and cleared before each consolidation cycle.
- Accuracy and timeliness of consolidated MIS and variance reporting.
- DSO, collections and cash flow forecast accuracy.
- Clean audit outcomes with minimal observations.
- Team engagement, capability building and process automation milestones.
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