Accounting and Compliance Manager

Job Title:

Role Overview:

Manager – Accounting & Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

Client Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of 5–10 clients.
• Understand client businesses and provide proactive financial and compliance advice.
• Ensure timely communication and issue resolution.

Accounting & Review:

• Oversee and review monthly/quarterly/annual bookkeeping and finalization of accounts.
• Co-ordinate with respective teams for review of GST, TDS, PT, PF, and ESI filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor closure of books and coordinate with clients for final reporting.

MIS and Reporting:

• Supervise preparation of MIS reports as per client requirements.
• Analyze financial data and prepare variance analysis, cost center reports, etc.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to clients for decision-making.

Team Management & Training:

• Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants and compliance staff.
• Review work deliverables, assign responsibilities, and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct internal training sessions to upskill team members.

Process & Quality Control:

• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure efficiency and consistency across the division.
• Conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure high quality of service delivery.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws, rules, and industry practices, and update team and clients accordingly.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  with 3–6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a CA firm or mid-sized accounting firm preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, GST, TDS, PF/ESI, ROC filings, etc.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and lead a team independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.