We are seeking a proactive Chartered Accountant (qualified or semiqualified) to lead finance operations, ensure accounting accuracy, support tax research and compliance, manage client relationships, and champion AI-enabled tools across the firm. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting/tax skills with team leadership, client-facing experience, and practical knowledge of AI tools for finance.
Key Responsibilities
Team performance and people management
Lead, coach, and evaluate a team of accountants/AEs; set performance goals and conduct periodic reviews.
Allocate resources, monitor workloads, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Manage leave approvals, attendance tracking, and escalate staffing issues.
Accounting review and controls
Review books of account, ledgers, reconciliations, and monthend / quarterend / yearend closing activities.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
Identify and recommend process improvements and internal control enhancements.
Taxation research and compliance
Research complex tax issues, interpret statutes, circulars, and case law; provide actionable guidance to the team and clients.
Oversee tax computations, filings, and timelines; coordinate with external tax advisors where required.
Client relationship management
Act as primary contact for assigned clients; build and maintain trust through timely communication and high-quality deliverables.
Understand clients business needs, recommend value-added services, and manage client expectations.
Partner representation
Represent partners on matters of finance,



compliance, and client engagements when required.
Prepare briefs and status updates for partners and participate in partner-client discussions.
AI adoption and oversight
Possess requisite knowledge of AI tools applicable to accounting, tax research, document automation, and analytics.
Lead evaluation, pilot, and implementation efforts for AI tools; ensure proper governance, data privacy, and accuracy checks.
Train team members on effective and responsible use of AI tools.
Reporting and documentation
Prepare and present periodic financial and operational reports to partners and stakeholders.
Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, tax positions, and research outputs.}
Qualifications & Skills
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or semiqualified CA (CA Inter) with robust practical experience.
3–8 years of relevant experience (adjustable based on role level).
Hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, and client servicing.
Demonstrated team management or supervisory experience.
Practical understanding of Indian tax laws, GST, corporate taxation; knowledge of international tax is a plus.
Working knowledge of accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, SAP, or similar).
Familiarity with AI/ML tools for finance (e.g., document AI, LLMs for tax research) and comfort evaluating/implementing them.
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Proficient in English; local language skills are an advantage.

📌 Senior Team Lead - Accounts (Bengaluru)
🏢 BCL India
📍 Bengaluru