General Manager Consolidation & Financial Reporting - Chennai

Olam Agri; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Olam Agri seeks a General Manager - Consolidation & Financial Reporting to lead the group consolidation function and deliver accurate IFRS-compliant financial reporting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies to drive standardisation, robust controls, and high-quality insights for strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years post-qualification experience, Chartered Accountant qualification, and strong expertise in IFRS/IND AS with multi-entity

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 12+ years in group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Proven expertise in IFRS / IND AS and complex accounting matters.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation across global operations.
• Exposure to SAP BPC; OneStream/Hyperion experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under IFRS (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, notes)
• Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation across global operations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles and ensure timely reporting for listed entity
• Perform financial analysis and prepare CEO/CFO decks
• Manage group audits and ensure statutory/regulatory compliance
• Act as IFRS Centre of Excellence; handle complex transactions and technical accounting
• Drive implementation of new IFRS standards and consolidation policies
• Coordinate with country finance teams for accuracy and standardisation of reporting
• Resolve accounting and disclosure issues with regional controllers
• Support consolidation systems implementations and reporting process optimization

Skills

IFRS

IND AS

SAP BPC

OneStream

Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Travel internationally

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP BPC

OneStream

Hyperion

Job description

A General Manager - Consolidation & Financial Reporting in Olam Agri is responsible for managing the corporate consolidation function of the group and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The role ensures robust financial controls, adherence to IFRS standards, and the establishment of effective, technology-enabled consolidation and reporting frameworks. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional, country, and business unit teams across geographies to drive standardization, improve reporting efficiency, and support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under IFRS (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, segment reporting, and notes)
• Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation processes across global operations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles and ensure timely reporting for the listed entity
• Perform financial analysis and prepare key reports and CEO/CFO decks
• Manage group audits and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Act as IFRS Centre of Excellence, including handling complex transactions and technical accounting matters
• Drive implementation of new IFRS standards, accounting policies, and impairment assessments
• Coordinate with country finance teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and standardisation of reporting
• Resolve accounting and disclosure issues in collaboration with regional controllers
• Support implementation and optimization of consolidation systems and reporting processes

Experience

• 12+ years of post-qualification experience in group consolidation and financial reporting
• Strong expertise in IFRS / IND AS and complex accounting matters
• Proven experience in managing global consolidation across multiple entities and geographies
• Experience in financial systems implementation; knowledge of SAP BPC preferred (exposure to OneStream/Hyperion is acceptable)
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights

Qualification

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving capabilities
• Willingness to travel globally during key reporting cycles

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.