Role & responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Review ledger postings, reconciliations, provisions, accruals and accounting adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and internal accounting policies.
- Manage statutory compliances relating to GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESIC and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax auditors and government authorities.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including vendor payments, ageing analysis and overdue collections.
- Support preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and monthly MIS reports.
- Analyse budget/actual variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor fund flow, cash flow and bank reconciliations.
- Coordinate with banks for facilities including BGs, LCs and credit limits.
- Lead, guide and develop the Accounts team.




- Drive process improvements and automation within the Finance & Accounts function.

Preferred candidate profile

- 15 - 20 years of experience in Accounts & Finance.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in a managerial / team-leading role.
- Experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of

- Ind AS

- Companies Act
- Direct & Indirect Taxation
- Financial Accounting & Reporting

- Statutory Compliance
- Audit & Internal Controls

- MIS and Budgeting
- Hands-on experience in SAP HANA 4 / ERP accounting systems.
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and MIS reporting.

Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce – Mandatory
- CA Inter / CMA / MBA (Finance) – Preferred

Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability
- Solid communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines

📌 Senior Accounts Manager (Chennai)
🏢 India Japan Lighting
📍 Chennai