Senior Manager

Purpose of Role: We are looking for a capable and motivated finance professional to join StarZen's which is a Global Capability Centre (GCC). As a Senior Manager, Finance you will play a critical role in supporting finance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process discipline across accounting, taxation, and statutory areas. This is a hands-on role that requires strong execution focus and the ability to work independently while aligning with group policies and global finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in a shared services or GCC environment and a strong grounding in financial controllership. Accountability & Responsibilities of Role: 1. Finance Operations & Governance Manage general ledger, month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and internal reporting. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in line with IFRS and IND AS. Coordinate with auditors for internal and statutory audits and assist in resolving audit points. 2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations (including GST and TDS). Liaise with consultants to support regulatory matters such as FEMA, Transfer Pricing, and ROC filings. Maintain robust documentation and audit-ready records. 3. Statutory Filings & Controls Oversee accurate and timely filing of tax returns, ROC submissions, and statutory disclosures. Implement and monitor internal controls in line with ICOFR and global standards. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration Help in building relation between India finance and global teams in Qatar for coordinating financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and compliance frameworks. Interface with external consultants, auditors, and legal advisors on India-specific finance matters. 5. Team Building & People Leadership Contribute to building a strong finance support team over time. Share knowledge and mentor junior team members on processes, controls, and systems. 6. ERP & Process Enablement Utilize ERP and financial tools for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. Leverage and learn enterprise systems (ERP, accounting tools) to improve financial efficiency and data accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in day-to-day operations. Position Requirements: Educational Background: Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory Work Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience with exposure to GCC finance environments Technical / Industry Skills: Strong technical expertise in accounting, tax, statutory compliance, and audit Experience in working with external consultants for complex matters (FEMA, TP, ROC) Sector experience in IT/ITES, Telecom, e-commerce, or Retail is an advantage Key Competencies: 1. Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership Takes accountability for month-end closings, reconciliations, and audit deliverables. Proactively resolves audit findings and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. 2. Building Customer Value Provides high-quality financial insights and reports that help internal stakeholders make informed decisions. Ensures that financial services delivered to internal (global teams) and external stakeholders (auditors, legal advisors) are accurate, transparent, and timely. 3. Networking & Influencing Collaboratively Builds strong relationships with global finance teams, auditors, consultants, and legal advisors. Coordinates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive intercompany financial reporting and compliance. 4. Driving Change Identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and automation within ERP systems. Supports the implementation of enhanced controls aligned to ICOFR and global finance standards. 5. Shaping Strategy Contributes to aligning local finance processes with global strategy and compliance frameworks. Helps shape process improvements that enhance efficiency and data accuracy in financial operations. 6. Leading Teams Provides guidance and mentorship to junior finance team members on processes, controls, and systems. Plays an active role in building a strong finance support team over time. Success Metrics: Proactive and reliable; able to manage responsibilities with limited supervision Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setup with evolving processes Work Environment & Schedule: Based at Starlink’s India GCC in Gurgaon Occasional travel may be required for global coordination or reviews Regular interaction with group finance teams and external stakeholders Regularly engages with external consultants and statutory auditors