Manager-Accounts

Job Description Manager, Accounts

Position: Manager – Accounts

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 2–3 years of relevant experience

Function: Finance & Accounts

Reporting to: AVP Finance & Accounts

Role Summary

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements, analysis of accounts, month-end/year-end closing, and coordination with auditors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Preparation
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement.
• Review schedules and supporting workings for all major balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards / Ind AS and company accounting policies.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues arising during financial close.
• Analysis of Accounts
• Perform detailed analysis of ledger accounts and balance sheet items.
• Analyse movements and variances in income, expenses and balance sheet items.
• Prepare management schedules, MIS and financial analysis for review by senior management.
• Ensure appropriate accounting entries and adjustments are passed based on the analysis.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing process within defined timelines.
• Review provisions, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, interest income/expenses and other closing adjustments.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of sub-ledgers with the General Ledger.
• Monitor outstanding and aged items and ensure timely resolution.
• Audit & Compliance
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors and other professional advisors.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial statement workings and supporting documents.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Assist in preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements and audit reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory accounting and reporting requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong accounting fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of preparation and finalisation of financial statements.
• Good understanding of Balance Sheet and P&L account analysis.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Practical experience in Ind AS / Accounting Standards.
• Experience in audit coordination and financial reporting.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and SAP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and accurate year-end financial closure.
• Accurate preparation and analysis of financial statements.
• Timely completion of account reconciliations and ageing reviews.
• Effective coordination and closure of audit requirements.
• Accurate management reporting and financial analysis.
• Compliance with accounting policies, Ind AS and statutory requirements.