About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Lead – Accounting &

- Financial Reporting to manage end-to-end accounting operations for assigned client accounts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate books of accounts, preparing timely financial statements and MIS reports, ensuring timely month-end closures, and delivering high-quality accounting services while supporting process improvements and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping for assigned client portfolios.

- Review and maintain journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations.

- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure timely completion of financial records.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

- Prepare and review MIS reports, financial dashboards, variance analysis, and management reports to support business decision-making.

- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies on a timely basis.

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.

- Coordinate with clients to obtain required information and provide timely financial updates.

- Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit-related documentation.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting efficiency.

- Assist in ERP implementation, migration, and optimization projects.

- Guide and mentor junior team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Qualifications &

- Experience

- CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com with relevant accounting experience.

- 3–5 years of experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, or MIS.

- Experience in Shared Services, Outsourced Accounting, BPO, GCC,



or Consulting environments will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

- Financial Accounting &
- Bookkeeping

- General Ledger Management

- Accounts Payable &

- Accounts Receivable

- Bank &

- Balance Sheet Reconciliations

- Month-End &

- Year-End Close

- Financial Statement Preparation

- MIS Reporting &

- Financial Analysis

- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, Power Query is an advantage)

- ERP Systems (Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or equivalent)

- Client Relationship Management

- Analytical Thinking &

- Problem Solving

- Communication &

- Stakeholder Management

- Process Improvement &

- Automation

What We're Looking For

- Robust understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and consistently meet deadlines.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.

- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.

- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Key Success Measures

- Timely and accurate month-end and year-end closures.

- Accurate bookkeeping and General Ledger maintenance.

- Timely preparation and delivery of financial statements and MIS reports.

- Complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations with minimal adjustments.

- High client satisfaction through quality service and timely deliverables.

- Continuous process improvements, operational excellence, and adherence to service-level commitments.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate

- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s)

- Current CTC

- Expected CTC

- Notice Period

Experience

- Accounting: 1 year (Required)

- MIS Reporting: 1 year (Required)

Location

- Adambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead – Accounting & Financial Reporting (Adambakkam)
🏢 Catapult Auditing LLC S.O.C
📍 Adambakkam