Sr. Executive - SC Accounting

Genl Mills India Priv LTD; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory-related financial transactions. The role requires strong accounting controls, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, resolving discrepancies, and supporting audits while coordinating with global teams to uphold process quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance preferred.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Proven issue resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Build structured processes for PET ESCs and WHs (replicating NAR controls & policies).
• Resolve inventory discrepancies related to movements and receipts.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly/ad-hoc reports.
• Support audit and control to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Develop relationships with Mumbai and Minneapolis teams.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Issue resolution

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

Ensure accurate and timely recording of Inventory related financial transactions in compliance with accounting controls and prepare information and reports for PET Internal/External manufacturing/storage facilities. Responsibilities require functional expertise in finance and accounting, strong customer relations and communication skills, and ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Build structured processes for below mentioned activities for PET ESCs and WHs (replicating NAR controls & policies)
• Issue Resolution related to various Inventory Management reports for PET
• Resolution of inventory discrepancies related with Inventory movements.
• Resolution of inventory discrepancies related with Goods Receipts v/s Invoice Receipts
• Resolution of missing receipts related issues.
• Work independently / directly with external and internal plants to ensure accurate and timely resolution.
• Raise important questions during the planning phase
• Ensure all KPIs & SLAs are consistently met
• Review, resolve & document any exceptions or outliers in the process
• Support business continuity to meet critical business objectives.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly/ad-hoc reports
• Transition & standardize PET process for QBA.
• Identify, initiate, and implement process improvement ideas.
• Leverage Continues Improvement tools or mindset to identify recurring issues and work towards Institutional Solution.
• Ensure clear process documentation is in place, utilized and updated in timely manner.
• Demonstrate Subject Matter Expertise in the process.
• Support audit and control to ensure compliance with GMI and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with business partners including other Mumbai support teams and Minneapolis headquarter teams.
• Actively participate in team or site events/initiatives
• Mentor/ coach new team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors Minimum years of related experience required: 5

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Preferred Degree Requirements: Bachelors Preferred Major Area of Study: Accounting and Finance Preferred years of related experience: 5 to 7 years. Proven Issue resolution skills

• Prior customer service, inventory management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP system functionality preferred.
• Advanced MS Office computer skills preferred (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Consistent attention to detail and accuracy Ability to question, recommend, influence and lead process changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the team and stakeholders. Speaks, reads and writes English fluently

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.

New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you’ll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.

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