Ca Intern

About the Role

This JD is designed for Campus interviews for graduates and CA Intern hiring across various FSS Operations Finance roles (e.g., in FPNA, Risk & Compliance, Statutory Finance, Corporate Finance).

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management (70% of Time):

• Central Forecast Team:

• Submission of Financial Forecast, Spring Plan, and PEAK support.

• Compilation of decks for monthly meetings (PMR, DRM, MBR, SR).

• Collating information for HUB scorecard reviews.

• Reporting and Analysis: Preparing and distributing actual business results, consolidation and reporting of Pricing and Expense (Admin, Marketing, Trade), and in-market measures for distributor markets.

• Daily Activities: Ad-hoc reporting, preparation of CWC performance, consolidating distributor trade spend forecast (TAF), entering and amending customer pricing, validation & testing of new back-end flows, checking accuracy of volume conversions.

• Statutory Financial Reporting:

• Subject matter expertise in Statutory US & Local GAAPs (IFRS), HFM, and Consolidation.

• Knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS and international auditing standards.

• Experience with international tax structures and their translation to financial statements.

• Pro-actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of Accounting Standards and Regulations.

• Lead and prepare schedules for internal and external reporting on a GAAP, statutory reporting basis, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and footnote schedules.

• Pro-actively seek areas to improve the Statutory Reporting process and related internal processes.

• Liaise with auditors and internal teams to fulfill local GAAP requirements.

• Coordinate and plan the preparation of financial statements for Global Markets.

• Initiate and prepare financial statements in the reporting tool (Workiva & SAP) with accuracy.

• Get financials reviewed and book necessary adjustments.

• Support in filing financials to relevant local authorities.

• Risk & Compliance (Global Quality and Risk - GQR Team):

• Support Compliance, Regulatory & technical analysis for local Finance, India site, Global Internal Control, and Global Audit Team.

• Knowledge of global GAAPs and US GAAP along with pronouncements like Sarbanes-Oxley, Patriot Act.

• Continuous self-upgrade on Finance and Accounting changes.

• Partner in SOX program and act as a consultant for Global Internal Control on global projects.

• Establish Audit Center of Excellence (ACOE).

• Ensure a strong risk and control environment locally through regular reviews and awareness sessions.

• Provide support for ad-hoc reviews from an accounting, policy, and compliance perspective.

• Ensure Quality Assurance Program for assigned functions is carried out and reported.

• Ensure Control Design Evaluation for assigned functions is done annually.

• Support FSS and GBS India for ad-hoc reviews from policy, accounting, and operations risk perspective.

• Assist in interfacing and coordinating audits and reviews with General Mills Internal and External Auditors.

• Corporate Finance (Regular):

• Financial Accounting, preparation of journal vouchers, and passing entries.

• Knowledge of basic accounting, tax, and statutory payments.

• Proactive problem resolution and root cause identification.

• ERP navigation and system knowledge.

• Preparing Reconciliations (Bank, ledger accounts, ad-hoc).

• Support Finance functions.

• Continuous Improvement (10% of Time):

• Participation in driving Continuous Improvement within processes.

• Eliminate Waste and Contribute to Functional Productivity Goals.

• Ensure accurate tracking of HMM ideas and implementation.

• Technical Expertise (20% of Time):

• Actively learn and apply expertise in MS Excel, BeX, AFO, BO, SAP, Macros.

• Build a robust governance system for all reporting activity.

• Undergo trainings to keep abreast of Tool dynamics and their functional and tactical applications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory).
• Familiarity with SAP system functionality (preferred).
• Advanced MS Office computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) (preferred).
• Experience dealing with Global Stakeholders (preferred).
• MS Excel
• BeX
• AFO
• BO
• SAP
• Macros
• Workiva
• HFM

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (Required Professional Certification).
• Eligible CA students enrolled in New Scheme of Education and Training.
• Strong customer relations.
• Good Communication skills.
• Logical thinking.
• Experience in Reconciliation (can be an advantage).
• CISA (Preferred Professional Certification).
• US GAAP / IFRS knowledge.
• Knowledge of international auditing standards.
• Experience with international tax structures.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, Patriot Act.

Competencies/Behaviors Required

• Courage to question without hesitation, recommend and influence.
• Yearn to gain process expertise and be an SME for the process.
• Commitment to Service Excellence and delivering Outstanding Results.
• Ability to identify gaps, trends, exceptions, and synergies in the process, drive process improvements with HMM.
• Can prioritize and complete multiple tasks on tight deadlines.
• Multitasking & Time Management.