We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting activities, including preparation and review of financial statements, analysis of accounts, month-end/year-end closing, and coordination with auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accurate preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement.
- Review schedules and supporting workings for all major balance sheet and P&L; accounts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Accounting Standards / Ind AS and company accounting policies.
- Identify and resolve accounting issues arising during financial close.
2. Analysis of Accounts
- Perform detailed analysis of ledger accounts and balance sheet items.
- Analyse movements and variances in income, expenses and balance sheet items.
- Prepare management schedules, MIS and financial analysis for review by senior management.
- Ensure appropriate accounting entries and adjustments are passed based on the analysis.
3. Month-End & Year-End Closing
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing process within defined timelines.
- Review provisions, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, interest income/expenses and other closing adjustments.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of sub-ledgers with the General Ledger.
- Monitor outstanding and aged items and ensure timely resolution.
4. Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors and other professional advisors.
- Prepare audit schedules, financial statement workings and supporting documents.
- Respond to audit queries and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Assist in preparation and finalisation of annual financial statements and audit reports.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong accounting fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of preparation and finalisation of financial statements.
- Good understanding of Balance Sheet and P&L; account analysis.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Practical experience in Ind AS / Accounting Standards.
- Experience in audit coordination and financial reporting.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel and SAP systems.
- Solid attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Deliverables
- Timely and accurate year-end financial closure.
- Accurate preparation and analysis of financial statements.
- Timely completion of account reconciliations and ageing reviews.
- Effective coordination and closure of audit requirements.
- Accurate management reporting and financial analysis.
- Compliance with accounting policies, Ind AS and statutory requirements.