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Director, Global Statutory Reporting Center of Excellence

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In short

As Director, Global Statutory Reporting COE in Hyderabad, you will lead a centralized organization responsible for global statutory reporting and audit activities. This leadership role focuses on establishing a world-class COE, driving standardization, process optimization, and continuous improvement while partnering with regional and corporate finance teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Global Statutory Reporting COE and establish a scalable operating model.
  • Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for statutory reporting transformation, standardization, and process optimization.
  • Drive consistency in statutory reporting practices, deliverables, methodologies, and governance.
  • Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of statutory financial statement preparation and filing globally.
  • Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements, accounting standards, and regulatory deadlines.
  • Provide executive oversight of statutory audit activities across global regions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, and simplification.
  • Develop and implement global KPIs, SLAs, dashboards, and reporting metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology, workflow tools, AI, and automation solutions.
  • Ensure effective internal controls are maintained across statutory reporting and audit processes.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team supporting global statutory reporting activities.
  • Establish workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development strategies.

Requirements

  • Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification required.
  • 18+ years of progressive experience in accounting, statutory reporting, audit, or financial reporting.
  • Significant experience managing global statutory reporting, external audits, or corporate accounting functions within a large multinational organization.
  • Experience leading large teams and managing managers in a shared services, global business services, or center of excellence environment.
  • Prior experience working with Big Four accounting firms, either in public accounting or through extensive audit management responsibilities.
  • Proven track record leading transformation, process improvement, and automation initiatives.
  • Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success building and developing global teams.
  • Deep understanding of statutory reporting requirements, financial reporting frameworks, audit methodologies, IFRS, US GAAP, local reporting requirements, internal controls, governance, and compliance.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships with senior finance leaders, regional controllership teams, and external auditors.
  • Ability to manage multiple global priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong project management capabilities.
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, high accountability, ability to navigate ambiguity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
  • Experience leading a Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, or Center of Excellence organization.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP, EPM/FCCS, audit management platforms, and workflow automation tools.
  • Experience supporting large multinational legal entity structures across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Exposure to finance transformation, outsourcing, or centralization initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment.
  • Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
  • Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Executive

Locations

Hyderabad, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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