– Senior Manager – Accounts

Industry: Media & Entertainment / Film & Television Post-Production

Department: Finance & Accounts

Designation: Senior Manager – Accounts

Reporting to: Head of Finance / CFO

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Accounts to oversee the company's finance and accounting operations, particularly in the post-production and media services business. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash flow, project costing, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Management

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
- Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
- Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.

2. Project Costing & Revenue Management

- Monitor project-wise revenue, expenses, and profitability.
- Track production and post-production project costs, including editing, dubbing, DI, mastering, VFX, and other services.
- Ensure timely client billing and revenue recognition.
- Monitor project budgets and highlight cost variances.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning

- Prepare annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
- Monitor operational expenses and capital expenditure.
- Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to management.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and fund utilisation.

4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

- Oversee GST, TDS, income tax, and other statutory compliances.
- Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and internal auditors.




- Ensure timely filing of returns and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintain proper documentation and financial records.

5. Client & Vendor Management

- Monitor client outstanding payments and ensure timely collections.
- Manage vendor payments and payment schedules.
- Review contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with project teams and operations for billing and cost control.

6. Team Management

- Lead and guide the finance and accounts team.
- Establish effective accounting processes and internal controls.
- Ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely completion of financial activities.

Required Qualifications
- CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com or equivalent qualification.
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Experience in the Media & Entertainment, Film Production, or Post-Production industry will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST, TDS, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, project costing, and MIS.

Required Skills
- Strong financial and analytical skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting ERP systems.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely monthly and annual financial closures.
- Accuracy of financial statements and MIS reports.
- Effective project cost monitoring and profitability analysis.
- Timely statutory compliance and audit completion.
- Improved collection efficiency and working capital management.
- Effective control over operational expenses.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Perks

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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