- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the general accounting function, including the management and supervision of a team of Assistants.
- Ensure in a time-bound manner, the accuracy and integrity of financial records, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, hard closure.
- Practical hands-on experience in Tax compliances viz TDS; GST; PF, PT, etc. including returns and reconciliations; Advance tax computation; Payroll preparation and accounting.
- Preparation of Financials- P&L;, Balance sheet, Cash flow (monthly/periodical); Finalization of accounts and MIS reporting; Other financial reports in a time-bound manner.
- Conduct regular financial analysis, identify trends, and provide insights into management for decision-making purposes.
- Ensure SOPs, Tax regulatory software, accounting policies and procedures are fully complied with.
- Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the general accounting function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure fulfilment of departmental targets.
- Manage the annual external audit process,
provide necessary documentation, and address any audit findings or recommendations.
- Stay current with accounting regulations and changes in accounting standards; assess the impact on the company's financial reporting and implement necessary updates.
- Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performance culture
Preferred candidate profile
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills; Robust leadership abilities with a result oriented mindset.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Sound knowledge of financial accounting principles, reporting and internal controls.
- Experience in a multi-discipline and multi-entity organizational set up.
- Proven experience in financial analysis and interpretation of financial data.
- Familiarity with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications; Tax domain software, web portals.
- Experience in the Trading companies Accounting.