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Diageo Financial Control Junior Manager - North America New Business Integration in Bangalore, India
Job Description :
Job Title -
Financial Control Junior Manager - North America New Business Integration
About the Function-
Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. We’re part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.
Whether we’re utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to advise our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future — no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, we’ll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.
About the team -
DBS is a global, multi-functional shared service entity that handles DIAGEO-wide processes across various regions. Processes in scope are (organized by Tower): Financial Controlling, Sell to Cash, Source to Pay and HR Services.
There is a Captive Business Service Centre in Bangalore to service markets around the world to handle the three processes. This is a multi-cultural and matrixed environment.
Financial Controllership involves a distinct set of processes and skills that guarantees the true and fair representation of business performance at the cut-off point for the period and creates the clarity on financials for BPM. We are responsible for in market financials and the end-to-end ownership of financial activities and controls. We business partner with the market and drive in market transformation.
About the role -
The roles and responsibility FC Junior Manager includes but are not limited to;
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Prepare and post the journal entries at month end in co-ordination with RTR and FP&A Team
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Maintain and update accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards (Quick books – accounting tool outside SAP system)
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Perform GL reconciliations – banking, creditors, debtors, inventory and ensure in compliance with Group accounting policy and CARM requirement
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Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
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Coordination the submission of actual and forecasted cashflow and supporting working capital reporting
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Support the Brand integration to Diageo distribution and supply model
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Find opportunities to improve accounting processes and participate in automation or system enhancement initiatives
Role Responsibilities -
The Financial Controller is accountable for the accuracy and fair representation of the legal entity financial statements and all the underlying processes that supports the generation of the financial statements, at legal entity level.
The Financial Controller, as a member of the Financial Controlling Team and the wider regional Finance team:
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Is the lead point of contact for in-market Finance teams on all issues relating to Financial Control of the entities under their control
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Drives the Financial Control agenda for the entities under their control
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Has final responsibility for the timely and quality review and submission of monthly financial statements for group reporting purposes and is actively involved in handling the month-end close process
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Leads all aspects of statutory reporting
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Ensures that the entities are operating in line with the internal control environment and provides guidance and input to external and internal audits
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Identifies and leads improvement in execution projects, handles ad-hoc technical accounting projects and makes day-to-day decisions such as adequacy and appropriateness of month end accruals and provisions
Market Complexity
The Financial Controlling team is responsible for comprehensive management of the legal entity from accounting and controlling standpoint.
FC Junior Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes by fully understanding the operations of the business. This role ensures compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, and plays a key role in the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting process.
The role also comprises:
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Overseeing statutory reporting (actuals and forecasts), maintaining strong controls, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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Collaborating extensively across various teams like RTR, FP&A, STP, and E2EC towers.
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Exercise strong partner management
Experience / skills required –
CA/ACCA/ICWA with 2-4 years of relevant experience
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CA Inter/Postgraduate with 8-10 years relevant experience
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Proven track record in the area of Financial Accounting / Reporting, and/or Financial Controlling experience is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
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Strong understanding of risk and controls
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Experience with preparation of statutory accounts and submissions
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Excellent partner management skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Experience working with SAP and Business finance consolidation tool.
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Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Quick books etc.) and MS Office
Clarity of thinking and strong verbal communication
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Excellent Business English language (verbal and written), able to communicate effectively. Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner.
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Ability to shift between critical thinking and detailed analysis
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Curiousity, instinct to roll your sleeves up, pragmatism. Develop strong understanding of business needs and context.
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Hard-working
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Non-hierarchical
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Demonstrate strong leadership skills
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Ambition to develop, grow self and take on new responsibilities
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Desire to coach and develop team members into future leaders
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Capable of working in a deadline driven environment.
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Ability to work collaboratively with and influence key partners, incl. FP&A leads
Flexible Working Statement-
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re
supported to handle your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Shift timings:
Depending on market needs
3:30 PM to 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) shift
Diversity statement -
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where
everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and
celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an
inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual
orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products
companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next
level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers
around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you assemble this information when you
submit your application.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Bangalore Karle Town SEZ
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-04-10
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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