Sr. Manager - Finance & Accounts - Noida, INDIA

ABOUT GRAINPRO:
GrainPro is a mission-based company dedicated to reducing hunger and poverty through the safe handling of dried agricultural commodities.  GrainPro manufactures post-harvest management systems suitable for organic, chemical-free storage, solar-drying, and transporting dry agricultural commodities worldwide. GrainPro’s patented air-tight technology ensures that valuable commodities are handled in a moisture-protected, insect-free, and mold-free environment and can maintain the quality, taste, and nutritional value of dried food for years. The company is committed to sustainable growth through environmental stewardship and social impact.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Sr. Manager Accounts & Finance is charged with the overall financial health and success of the division. Ensures that the division’s financial systems are robust and compliant, and support current activities and future growth considerations. The position is responsible for high-level strategy: contributing fully to the development of the company approach across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate, and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers.  The role is also highly operational: ensuring budgeting processes are carried out, cash management policies are implemented, and all corporate regulatory policies are compliant and completed at a level of excellence.  Collaborates closely with senior teams and the global cohort of Finance team and therefore considers and supports the global priorities of GrainPro Inc.   Reports directly to the Global Controller / Vice President of the region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  At GrainPro India, we just started our operations and are looking for a young finance professional, who wishes to grow with us, taking up all challenges in building up an excellent business for the GrainPro India division.

• Profitability of Division and Subsidiaries under the Division
  • Manage the profitability of the division, and each subsidiary under the division.
  • Develop, monitor, and actively manage the division budget and cost allocations with the Division /Sales Managers.
  • Ensure the Division works with the approved budget. Work with the Division / Sales Managers to implement cost cuts as necessary.
  • Monitor the Net Income After Tax actual versus the target of the Division and report variances to CFO and GSAP Finance Team.
  • Support the Division Manager in balancing Pricing and Minimum Quantity decisions to maintain the Division’s Gross Margin.
  • Verify and recommend approval for expenses and transactions.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Monitor division invoices and ensure timely collection of receivables. Monitor and report any account that may be a potential Bad Debt.
  • Build strong relationships and a high level of credibility with external investors, clients, and partners.
  • Interpret financial statements for the Division Manager and team.
  • Implement new global accounting and reporting technologies, as needed.
• Inventory
  • Oversee strong management of inventory. Balance stocking and turnover of inventory in safe and protected facilities.
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory count and timely reporting to CFO and GSAP Finance Team.
• Compliance
  • Ensure complete compliance with tax rules, reporting standards, and audit requirements in each country under the Division.
  • Work with internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
  • Ensure that audit findings and recommendations are addressed and implemented.
  • Implement internal control policies within the Division
• Global Team Support
  • Serve as a member of the global Finance Team.
  • Collaborate with other  Finance Teams at GSAP to consider global priorities and share best practices.
  • Build strong working relationships with team colleagues across all levels.
  • Perform other duties as may be requested by the Division Manager, Chief Financial Officer, or President.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Coursework in finance and accounting is preferred.

• About 7 - 12 years of directly related finance experience, and/ or combination of training.

• Able to operate at both strategic and operational levels. Able to exercise strong judgment, decision-making, and good governance.

• Strong planning and organizational skills: planning ahead, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking. Able to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Extensive knowledge of managing budgets and expenses in a global context.

• Strong track record of proactively solving problems.  Ability to think and act creatively in the pursuit of business growth and success.

• Skilled in Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Office Suite, and particularly agile in Excel.

• Skilled in using new technologies, including online communication platforms, such as Zoom video conferencing.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.  Excellent customer service skills.

• Fluent in English speech, writing, and reading. Proficiency in other languages spoken in the continent is an advantage.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to support international time zone collaboration.

• Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:  GrainPro is committed to the ideal of diversity in its staff.  GrainPro does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.  We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff.

TO APPLY: Apply in confidence with a resume and cover letter at the link.  The start date for this position is immediate, and applicants are encouraged to apply early.  Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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