Description

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Description

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Job overview and responsibilities

This manager will be part of our organization in a high-impact role designed to manage and administer several accounting processes currently executed by 10-12 contractor resources in Mumbai. This manager will be responsible for approving journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, identifying process improvements, monitoring/ensuring vendor SLAs and KPIs are met, and implementing best practices in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP. Performs project planning, budget, forecast, and analytical support as needed.

• Daily Operations
  • Responsible for vendor management of PRA system and offshore service providers for accounting functions, including 25% travel to vendor location
  • Ensure vendor teams operate within agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) taking action to maintain and/or resolve critical issues
  • Engage and partner with offshore service provider to motivate and incentivize offshore resources (requires on-site visits)
  • Review monthly journal entries and 100+ account reconciliations and track and resolve reconciling items
• Strategic
  • Establish and maintain strong internal business relationships with both senior and operating level business leaders within the Finance,
  • Financial Reporting, and Analytics functions
  • Responsible for escalation and resolution of significant PRA accounting issues
  • Ensure proper internal controls are developed, reviewed, and improved in the company and financial information is reliable

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Accounting or Business
• Chartered Accountant
• 6+ years of combined experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting
• Ability to prepare and review financial statements and reconciliations, accurately and in conformity with US GAAP and IFRS
• Advanced understanding of IFRS 15 and ASC 606
• Ability to maintain effective controls in compliance with United's related internal control environment
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while meeting deadlines
• Ability to handle competing priorities and working within deadlines
• Ability to resolve assigned issues and improve processes
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, and monitor and administer a large vendor workforce, including 25% travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree
• Oracle ERP
• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)
• Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS)
• Power BI