14 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.
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 setting, 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 - 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