12 Oct
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Michael Page
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Pune
About Our Client
A company in the energy and natural resources industry, located in Pune.
Job Description
1. Financial Accounting and Period-End Closure
- Manage accounting activities for multiple project companies, corporate entities, and holding companies.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Group policies.
- Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, inter-company transactions, and other period-end adjustments.
- Monitor ageing and long-outstanding items in accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee advances, vendor advances, and other balance-sheet accounts.
- Ensure appropriate accounting and financial control over fixed assets, capital work-in-progress, project costs, depreciation, lease accounting and asset capitalisation.2. Financial and Group Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting submissions in accordance with Group requirements.
- Ensure consistency between statutory books, management reports, consolidation systems, and Group reporting.
- Coordinate with FP&A; on alignment between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and management reporting.
- Support Group consolidation, including inter company reconciliation and resolution of reporting differences.3. Statutory Reporting, Audit and Compliance
- Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in accordance with Ind AS, the Companies Act, and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate statutory audits, limited reviews, internal audits, tax audits, and other assurance engagements.
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors and ensure timely availability of schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and management explanations.
- Coordinate with Tax team on GST, TDS, corporate tax, TP, and other applicable compliances.4. Internal Controls and Financial Governance
- Maintain a strong financial control environment across all entities under the role's responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, delegation of authority, internal control requirements, and applicable laws.
- Develop and implement accounting policies, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and financial controls.
- Review key accounting processes, identify control gaps, and implement corrective actions.5. Technical Accounting and Business Support
- Provide technical accounting guidance on Ind AS, IFRS, & Group accounting policies.
- Assess accounting matters relating to project development, construction, acquisitions, joint ventures, impairment, capitalisation, revenue recognition, leases, and provisions.6. Finance Transformation and Process Improvement
- Support Finance transformation through process standardisation, automation, digitisation, and improved controls.
- Support ERP implementation, system upgrades, process migration, user acceptance testing, and implementation of system-based controls.
The Successful Applicant
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Qualified Chartered Accountant.
- Additional qualification in IFRS, Ind AS, SAP Hana,
data analytics would be an advantage. Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, financial controls, and accounting governance.
- Prior experience with a Big Four audit firm or a large MNC would be preferred.
- Experience in a multi-entity environment, preferably in renewable energy, infrastructure, project companies, or another asset-intensive business, would be an advantage. Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls.
- Good understanding of the Companies Act & applicable direct / indirect tax requirements.
- Ability to interpret contracts and assess their accounting and reporting implications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills with accuracy & timelines.
- Proven leadership, team management, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- High level of ownership, integrity, and professional judgement.
- Ability to operate as a senior accounting leader, with the maturity to progressively manage broader accounting responsibilities and support the Head of Accounts on key priorities.
- Strong focus on process improvement, standardisation, automation, and digitalisation.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office & strong working knowledge of ERP & reporting systems.
- Experience with SAP B1 / Hana, and exposure to consolidation and data-analytics tools would be an advantage.
What's on Offer
- Market-competitive salary package.
- Opportunities to work in the energy and natural resources industry.
- Chance to play a key role in accounting operations.
If this sounds like a role you'd like to explore, feel free to apply
📌 Senior Manager - Accounting (Pune)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Pune