Sr. Account Manager

Position Reference Number: MTI-SAM-FIN-00020

Position Title: Sr. Accounting Manager

Location: Mysore, Karnataka, India

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Accounting Manager responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, GST compliance & return filing financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing activities, and accounting controls. The role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Strong experience in General Ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR, month-end and year-end closing.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP for U.S. accounting operations.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and advanced MS Excel.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and audit coordination.
• Knowledge of applicable tax and statutory compliance requirements.
• CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA & IFRS certification is preferred with hands on experience in handling international operations.

Experience

• 5-6 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with increasing responsibility in general accounting, financial reporting, and financial operations.
• Proven experience managing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Experience in GST compliance & return filing.
• Experience preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Practical experience with U.S. GAAP, accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits, responding to audit queries, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Experience managing tax and statutory compliance activities in coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
• Experience in a multinational, multi-entity, or U.S. business environment is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Accounting & Financial Management: Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, month-end/year-end closing, reconciliations, AP, AR and General Ledger.
• U.S. GAAP: Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyse financial statements, budgets, forecasts, variances and management reports.
• Internal Controls: Strong understanding of accounting controls, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Audit Management: Ability to coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit observations.
• Tax & Compliance: Knowledge of applicable tax, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• GST Compliance & Return Filing: Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of GST returns.
• Advanced Excel: Strong skills in Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas and financial analysis.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Ability to prepare, monitor and analyse budgets and financial forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash transactions, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and statutory authorities during GST audits, assessments, and reviews.
• Hands on experience and thorough knowledge on ROC and related functionalities.
• GST compliance, reconciliation, return filing support, tax accounting, and documentation.
• Monitor applicable GST and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Keep track of changes in GST laws, notifications, circulars, and tax procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory tax-related requirements and documentation.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and tax ledgers related to GST and other applicable taxes.
• Reconcile GST ledgers with the General Ledger and financial records.
• Prepare periodic GST and taxation reports, MIS, and management summaries.
• Establish and monitor closing schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide management with accurate financial information, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with applicable accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP, where applicable.
• Oversee AP and AR activities, including invoice processing, collections, vendor payments, customer balances, and aging analysis.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support timely collection of overdue amounts.
• Ensure appropriate controls are maintained over vendor and customer accounts.
• Analyse financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and variances.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.
• Coordinate with department heads to understand and control financial variances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, statutory requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external tax advisors for tax filings and statutory compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required financial and regulatory information.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation to support tax and compliance requirements.
• Monitor cash transactions, bank reconciliations, balance-sheet accounts, and working-capital-related accounting activities.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position.
• Office based

Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, Personnel accidental and Term-Life insurance
• Up to INR 5K, medical assistance as per company policy
• Provident Fund (PF) as per legal requirement

Positions Open: 1

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person