Senior Manager - Accounts

Job Summary: The Senior Manager – Accounts will play a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounts function, responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, financial book closures, statutory compliance, audits, internal controls, and financial reporting across group entities. The role requires strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in financial operations and compliance, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounts team. The incumbent will also drive process improvements, automation, and standardisation across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations across group entities, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), billing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of books of accounts across all group entities, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation required for management reporting and audits.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial MIS, management reports, variance analysis, and business performance reports to enable informed decision-making.
• Establish, implement, and monitor robust internal controls and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) across finance processes.
• Coordinate with internal, statutory, and other auditors, provide required information and documentation, and ensure timely closure of audit observations and action items.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and regulatory compliance, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, Companies Act, LLP Act, FEMA, and other applicable financial and corporate regulations.
• Oversee statutory filings, tax reconciliations, assessments, notices, and coordination with consultants and regulatory authorities, wherever required.
• Drive continuous improvement of Zoho ERP, including process automation, system enhancements, reporting improvements, and standardisation of finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve controls, reduce manual interventions, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts team, establishing clear responsibilities, accountability, ethical practices, and a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business teams to resolve accounting and financial matters and ensure smooth finance operations.
Qualifications and Skills:
• CA / CA Inter / B.Com with MBA in Finance.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably with experience handling multiple entities or group companies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, LLP Act, and FEMA compliance.
• Experience with Zoho ERP/Zoho Books or similar accounting/ERP platforms is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, and MIS.
• Prior experience in leading and developing an Accounts team is essential.
Key Competencies:
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Collaboration and communication: Proactive monitoring and collaboration with team members and internal departments are necessary to guarantee seamless operations at the centre.
How the role Interact with other teams or Individuals: Ensure effective communication and coordination between different cross functional teams to align the accounts and finance function with overall business goals.
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