GBS Accounts Head with Germany based MNC Firm

Authentic Staffing Agency; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Authentic Staffing Agency is seeking a GBS Accounts Head in Noida to lead the setup and scale of India-SSC accounting operations. You will oversee end-to-end accounting, statutory and tax compliance, and drive transitions into India while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The role requires a strong track record in SSC/GBS leadership, global transitions, and stakeholder management, with a focus on building a scalable organization and standardizing processes across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Accounting / Finance, incl. leadership in SSC / GBS (e.g. CFO).
• Proven track record in SSC setup and/or leading country accounting organizations.
• Experience in global transitions and offshore/BCC setups.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale GBS Accounting India as a Shared Service Center (SSC).
• Lead end-to-end accounting for India (incl. statutory, tax, and compliance topics).
• Drive transition of accounting and accounting-related activities into India.
• Ensure service delivery excellence (quality, KPIs, SLAs).
• Standardize processes and drive automation / digitalization.
• Act as key interface to global GBS, local management, and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, authorities).
• Build and develop a high-performing, scalable organization.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Local GAAP & tax India

SAP ERP

Tools

SAP

Legacy systems

Job description

Job Title: GBS Accounts Head

Location: Noida

Key Responsibilities

• Build and scale GBS Accounting India as a Shared Service Center (SSC)
• Lead end-to-end accounting for India (incl. statutory, tax, and compliance topics)
• Drive transition of accounting and accounting-related activities into India
• Ensure service delivery excellence (quality, compliance, KPIs, SLAs)
• Standardize processes and drive automation / digitalization
• Act as key interface to global GBS, local management, and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, authorities)
• Build and develop a high-performing, scalable organization

Profile

Experience

• 10+ years in Accounting / Finance, incl. leadership in SSC / GBS (e. g. CFO)
• Proven track record in SSC setup and/or leading country accounting organizations
• Experience in global transitions and offshore/BCC setups

Technical Expertise

• Strong end-to-end accounting expertise (AP, AR, GL, closing, reporting)
• Deep understanding of local GAAP, tax, and statutory requirements in India
• Experience with ERP environments (SAP + ideally legacy systems)

Leadership & Skills

• Strong builder" mindset combined with operational ownership
• Ability to balance global standardization vs. local compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder management across global and local levels
• High people orientation with the ability to lead through change, build trust, and actively support teams during transitions

Empathetic leadership style combined with clear performance expectations and accountability