- Prepare and analyse comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines. • Perform meticulous reconciliation of complex general ledger accounts, bank statements, and inter company transactions, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies or variances. • Oversee and optimize accounts payable and receivable processes, implementing best practices to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely collection and disbursement of funds. • Actively participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, assisting in the development of financial models, monitoring performance against targets, and providing insightful variance analysis to management. • Ensure rigorous compliance with all local, state, and central financial regulations (e.g., Indian GAAP, Companies Act), tax laws (e.g., GST, Income Tax), and internal control policies, preparing and filing required statutory reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. • 3-5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, preferably within a corporate or large enterprise environment,



demonstrating increased responsibility over time. • Thorough and proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting standards, and basic tax compliance regulations relevant to India. • Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP, Busy) and expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling). • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an exceptional commitment to detail and accuracy in all financial documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

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• Demonstrable experience with financial auditing processes, internal control frameworks and risk management within an accounting context.

• Proven ability to work both independently on complex tasks and collaboratively as an integral part of a cross-functional team in a dynamic, high-pressure workplace.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of clearly articulating complex financial information, both verbally and in detailed written reports.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize workload, meet tight deadlines consistently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.

📌 Senior accountant (Chennai)
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