Role Name: Sr. Accounts Executive
Business: Accounts
Segment/Department: Accounts
Function: Accounts
Reporting to: Bhavesh Thakkar
Cost Centre: Accounts
Role Purpose:To support management accounting and financial decision-making by ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial data, through solid analytical capability, disciplined processes, and effective cross-functional coordination. The role also acts as a control point to ensure financial integrity, prevent leakages, and improve process efficiency across accounting functions.
ROLE_BASED COMPETENCIES:
COMPETENCIES:
1. Process & Detail Orientation (Highest Priority) Ensures accuracy in accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting Maintains structured documentation and audit trails Identifies inconsistencies proactively
2. Analysis & Problem Solving Performs variance analysis and identifies root causes Resolves reconciliation differences independently Supports corrective financial actions
3. Planning & Result Orientation Meets strict month-end timelines Prioritizes critical closing activities Ensures timely MIS delivery
4. Business Acumen Understands cost structures and financial impact Supports budgeting and cost optimization Aligns accounting with business realities
5. Team Work Coordinates with procurement, stores, and operations Supports auditors and management accountants Works collaboratively for closure timelines
6. Relationship Management Maintains effective communication with internal stakeholders Ensures follow-ups for pending data/reconciliations Builds trust through reliability
SKILLS:
1. Communication
2. ERP knowledge
3. Data analysis skills 4. Problem Solving and Creative thinking 5. Advanced Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup, formulas)



Technical Skills Accounting & Financial Reporting ERP Systems (SAP / Tally / Oracle or equivalent) Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, MIS models) Financial Data Analysis Behavioral Skills Communication (Clear & structured reporting) Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Time Management Attention to Detail
TRAITS IDENTIFIED FOR THE POSITION:
1. Orderliness – Structured and disciplined approach
2. Explorative Mindset – Ability to analyze and question data
3. Empathy – Understanding cross-functional challenges
4. Responsiveness – Quick turnaround and follow-up
KNOWLEDGE: Accounting Principles & Standards Financial Analytics & MIS Concepts Business Processes & Internal Controls Reconciliation Methodologies Advanced Excel & Reporting Frameworks
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: (HIGHLIGHT CRITICAL ACTIVITIES) A. Financial Closing Activities (Critical) Ensure all accounting entries are recorded before month-end closing Perform GL scrutiny and reconciliation Complete bank, vendor, and customer reconciliations Support Trial Balance finalization Coordinate with cross-functions to close pending items B. Data Analysis & Financial Reporting (Critical) Extract financial data from ERP systems Analyze cost trends, expense patterns, and variances Validate accuracy before reporting Maintain structured MIS working files Support management in financial insights C. Reconciliation & Accuracy (Critical) Identify and resolve account discrepancies Maintain reconciliation schedules with supporting Ensure closure of pending adjustments Maintain audit-ready documentation D. Process Improvement Support Identify gaps in accounting processes Suggest automation / efficiency improvements Reduce duplication of work Strengthen internal controls

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