Halma plc Logo

Halma plc

Lead - Finance & Accounts

Posted 3 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Senior level
In-Office
Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Senior level
Manage employee reimbursements, vendor payments, compliance with tax laws, and credit card programs, while leading a team to meet KPIs.
The summary above was generated by AI

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

About Halma:

Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies, driven by a clear purpose. We are an FTSE 100 company with headquarters in the UK and operations in 23 countries, including regional hubs in India, China, Brazil, and the US.

Our diverse group of nearly 50 global companies specializes in market leading technologies that push the boundaries of science and technology.

For the last 42 years, the combination of our purpose, strategy, people, DNA, and sustainable business model has resulted in record long-term growth in revenues and profits and an increase in dividend by ≥ 5% every year– an achievement unrivalled by any company listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the claims submitted by employees are verified to ensure adherence to the internal policies of the company. Ensure the queries are responded to and payment are made in a timely and efficient manner
  • Develop and run employee communication relevant to employee reimbursement to educate employees on policies, influence timely submission of claims, enhance accuracy and completeness of claims, etc. Identify and implement the employee satisfaction programs w.r.t. expense management
  • Manage the credit card program in line with corporate policies and ensure timely submissions and reconciliations
  • Manage the vendor invoice accounting and payment to vendors as per the internal policies and credit terms. Identify and initiate process improvements in the Accounts Payable (AP) function to enhance the stakeholder’s experience and efficiency of operations
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of expense accounting, undertake expenses ledger scrutiny, handle the month end activities, manage accruals and provisions, and prepare the Balance sheet reconciliations for relevant ledger accounts
  • Ensure compliance with direct taxation, indirect taxation, MSME, labour laws, FEMA, Customs or any other relevant statutes and minimize the tax credit loss. Adhere to the internal controls and suggest ways to strengthen the risk mitigation and compliance processes
  • Ensure Fixed Asset accounting is in line with the group policies and accounting standards and ensure physical verification of assets at periodic intervals
  • Manage and energies the team towards achieving the KPIs of the function, motivate the team to continuously improve the effectiveness, and drive the cultural attributes of the organization in the team
  • Support internal and external auditor, tax teams and other government assessments by providing required data and information.

Critical success factors:

  • Collaborative skills and team spirit
  • Passion for highest standards of quality
  • Ability to understand and manage stakeholder expectation
  • Ability to set, monitor and drive performance adhering to timelines

Key attributes:

  • Basic understanding of Indian accounting standards
  • Basic understanding of direct and indirect taxation (GST & TDS)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work across multiple functions and teams
  • Knowledge of corporate accounting functions
  • Expert in MS Excel

Academic qualification :

  • CA / ICWAI semi qualified/MBA/Mcom
  • Good, consistent academic record

Experience:

  • Overall accounting experience of 5-7 years
  • Corporate accounting experience, preferably in MNCs > 3 years
  • Experience in GST, Income tax, Customs > 2 years
  • Experience in Microsoft tools and Office applications

Competencies:

  • Self-driven and proactive  
  • Orientation to high standards of quality
  • Customer focus
  • Process and system-oriented
  • Organized and disciplined
  • Team management skills
  • Honest and transparent
  • Learning mindset
  • Collaborative skills

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Not the right fit?  Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Top Skills

Excel

Similar Jobs

8 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Senior Wealth Underwriter leads complex initiatives in Wealth Underwriting, analyzes borrower financial data for high-net-worth loans, resolves operational issues, and mentors junior staff.
8 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Entry level
Entry level
Fintech • Financial Services
The role involves performing operational tasks related to trade allocations, reconciliations, and client account management within Securities Operations.
Top Skills: Financial ProductsReconciliationSecurities OperationsTrade Settlement
9 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
Lead complex model maintenance and optimization initiatives, develop model processes, and collaborate globally to resolve challenges in model operations.
Top Skills: PythonSASSQL

What you need to know about the Chennai Tech Scene

To locals, it's no secret that South India is leading the charge in big data infrastructure. While the environmental impact of data centers has long been a concern, emerging hubs like Chennai are favored by companies seeking ready access to renewable energy resources, which provide more sustainable and cost-effective solutions. As a result, Chennai, along with neighboring Bengaluru and Hyderabad, is poised for significant growth, with a projected 65 percent increase in data center capacity over the next decade.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account