Corporate Consulting Specialist

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the incumbent will collaborate with the Finance, Procurement, Administration, and IT departments. Initially, the role will focus on conducting a comprehensive financial and systems audit for ISA. The incumbent will assess the current systems and implement measures to ensure quality assurance, accuracy, reliability, and compliance with global financial and procurement standards, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of IT systems that support financial operations

Key Responsibilities:-

Systems Assessment:-

• Review and evaluate the current finance, procurement, and IT systems, including vendor payment processes and reportingmechanisms, to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for enhancement.

Financial Reporting:-

• Analyse the existing financial reporting protocols, ensuring accuracy, compliance with global regulatory standards, andalignment with best practices.

Procurement Systems Review:-

• Assess current procurement processes, regulations, policies, and technologies to identify gaps and recommend improvements that optimize resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.

Best Practices Implementation:-

• Research and propose world-class practices for finance and procurement systems, utilising industry benchmarks to enhance performance and reliability.

Process Improvement:-

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement improved processes and systems that streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and support decision-making.

Vendor Management:-

• Review vendor payment systems and assess the effectiveness of current vendor management practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Training and Support:-

• Provide training and ongoing support to finance and procurement teams on new systems and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Documentation:-

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, systems evaluations, and improvement initiatives to serve as a reference for future audits and training

Qualifications:-
Education:-

• A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) with a strong academic background in finance or accounting.

Experience:-

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial management, auditing, and procurement systems assessment, preferably within the renewable sector

Technical Skills:-

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

Analytical Skills:-

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and drive process improvements.

Communication Skills:-

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Location:-

• Gurgaon, Haryana.

Company Overview:-

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an international organization headquartered in Gurgaon, National Capital Region of India. The vision and mission of the ISA is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries where the global community, including bilateral and multilateral organizations, corporates, industry, and other stakeholders, can make a positive contribution to assist and help achieve the common goals of increasing the use of solar energy. Thereby, help ISA Member States to meet their energy needs in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner.