Controller, India Middle-East & Africa

Location: India

# **Job Title:**

Controller, India Middle-East & Africa

# **Summary:**

Responsible for leading the full controllership, financial governance, regional financial compliance, and reporting for IMEA operations. The role oversees financial integrity, internal controls, statutory reporting, and business partnering to support organizational performance.

# **Responsibilities Include:**

**Tasks and responsibilities of the position:**

• Ownership of complete financial statements for all IMEA legal entities (US GAAP, IFRS & local statutory).
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly/quarterly/annual close and regional consolidation for global reporting.
• Lead periodic financial reviews with senior leadership and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls; act as the regional IFC/SOX process owner.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, local statutory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Lead internal/external audit cycles and drive remediation of findings.
• Manage and approve revenue recognition, commercial rebates, accruals, and intercompany cross-charges.
• Govern balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, provisioning, and asset management.
• Lead analysis of actuals vs. plan/forecast, preparation of financial/management reporting packs and provide insights to business leaders.
• Drive financial governance for key KPIs across the finance function.
• Provide financial expertise for business decisions, risk assessments, and long-range planning.
• Supervise regional accounting operations including Cash, Inter-company, GL, payroll interface, and statutory processes.
• Implement standardized processes, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of regional finance operations with global process owners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional controllership team.
• Drive capability building, succession planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Supply Chain, HR, and business leaders.
• Support M&A activities (due diligence, integration, accounting alignment).
• Represent IMEA controllership in global initiatives and system/process enhancements.

# **Qualifications:**

**Basic Qualifications:**

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or regional finance leadership.
• Experience with multi-country financial operations and compliance frameworks.
• Strong command of US GAAP, IFRS, and regional statutory standards.
• Proven track record of managing audits, controls, and close processes.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
• Prior exposure to IMEA markets and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Hands-on SAP experience, financial automation tools, and advanced analytics.
• Experience in project management, transformation, or process re-engineering.
• M&A exposure (technical accounting, due diligence, integration support).

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# **What We Offer:**

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future. ***#BePartoftheSolution***

# **About Us:**

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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