Position Summary
The Senior Manager – Accounts will lead core accounting functions, ensure financial compliance, strengthen internal controls, and deliver high‑quality financial reporting. The role requires a blend of technical accounting expertise and strong behavioural competencies to manage cross-functional processes effectively.
Core Competencies
1. Technical Accounting & Compliance Expertise
Demonstrated ability to:
- Apply Ind AS standards across accounting processes.
- Review and validate invoice posting, vendor accounting, payment processing, and receipt accounting. Review profit share / milestone invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
- Maintain, review, and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) and Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP).
- Perform comprehensive GL scrutiny, including creditors analysis and GR/IR reconciliation.
- Ensure completion of export incentive accounting (Duty Drawback, RoDTEP) and ageing analysis.
- Prepare workings for Advance Authorisation and EPCG licences.
2. Financial Reporting & MIS Management
Demonstrated ability to:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly MIS reports for OPCO, covering:
- Manufacturing & Non-manufacturing expenses
- Prepaid and provision reviews
- Prepare monthly and forecast financials and upload to the Anaplan portal.
- Ensure accurate and timely generation of MIS dashboards for leadership review.
- Support statutory and income tax audits with well-documented schedules.
- Prepare financial statements with disclosures per Companies Act requirements.
3. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Demonstrated ability to:
- Analyze large data sets (SAP / Excel) and derive actionable insights.
- Investigate financial variances, reconcile accounts, and close open items proactively.
- Identify process gaps and recommend internal control improvements.
- Perform root-cause analysis of accounting discrepancies.
4. Digital & System Proficiency
Demonstrated ability to:
- Operate efficiently in SAP (FI/MM modules) for accounting activities.
- Use advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
- Manage structured uploads and reporting via Anaplan.
5. Process & Operational Excellence
Demonstrated ability to:
- Ensure robust internal controls are embedded in accounting and invoice posting processes.
- Coordinate third‑party fixed asset verification activities.
- Ensure timely booking and payment of credit card statements.
- Maintain strong documentation, accuracy, and compliance across all accounting functions.
6. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
Demonstrated ability to:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, sales, tax).
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders as required.
- Resolve vendor/customer queries and perform reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Drive follow-ups and closure of open items with accountability.
7. Leadership & Team Capability
Demonstrated ability to:
- Guide junior team members on accounting processes and Ind AS application.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy, discipline, and timeliness.
- Drive continuous improvement within the finance function.
Key Role Deliverables
- Accurate month-end closing with minimal audit remarks.
- Error-free MIS and financial submissions to OPCO / Anaplan.
- Zero non-compliance in statutory and tax audits.
- Updated FAR and CWIP with timely capitalization.
- Clean and reconciled GLs, GR/IR, and creditor accounts.
- Timely and compliant export incentive accounting.
Qualification: Chartered Accountant
Experience: 3+ Years
Company Location : Goregaon
Preferred Location: Western Line, Mumbai
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