Senior Accountant / Team Lead

Job Title: Senior Accountant / Team Lead

Location:11th floor, Ozone Bix Center, Bellasis Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai- 400008

Experience: 5–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant / Team Lead to oversee end-to-end accounting operations, ensure statutory and international compliance, lead the finance team, and support business growth through strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership abilities, in-depth accounting knowledge, and experience in managing audits, taxation, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, ROC, and other statutory regulations.
• Handle international tax compliance, cross-border transactions, withholding taxes, and related documentation where applicable.
• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of audit observations and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, financial controls, and SOPs to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and support business decisions.
• Support senior management in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Review financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial processes.
• Oversee payroll accounting, reimbursements, vendor payments, employee settlements, and Full & Final (F&F) settlements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records and documentation for audits and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government authorities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Finance & Accounts team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, taxation laws, and financial regulations.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and accounting principles.
• Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC compliance, payroll accounting, and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of international taxation, cross-border compliance, and financial regulations will be an added advantage.
• Experience in managing statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits.
• Ability to contribute to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business strategy.
• Strong proficiency in Tally ERP/Tally Prime, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• B.Com (Mandatory)
• M.Com, CA Inter, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts with prior team management experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience leading an Accounts/Finance team.
• Strong exposure to audit management and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with multiple entities or international business transactions is preferred.
• Ability to drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Salary: As per company standards and candidate experience.

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person