Accounts Manager

Purpose of the Job

The Accounts Manager oversees the Accounts Team and is responsible for delivering key financial and management accounting functions for the company. The individual is required to support both local company managers and the corporate finance function, located in New Zealand. Core responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, compliance, accounts support for overseas entities and secretarial duties, as well as driving continuous process improvements. This role demands a strong grasp of financial principles, outstanding analytical abilities, and the capacity to offer strategic financial insights that align with and advance the company s goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Budgeting:

• Develop and manage annual and monthly budgets


• Monitor and analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions


• Prepare financial models and forecasts to assist in long-term planning and provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to support business decision-making


• Evaluate financial performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present timely and accurate financial statements and reports to senior management and key stakeholders


• Tracking budget expenses, staff costing, managing processes, delegation of work, and supervision


• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting principles, and internal policies


• Certification of Exports via STPI


• Submission of Export documents to the RBI via an authorized dealer/Bank


• Understanding of tax compliance as per government laws


• Processing monthly Tax and Labour Compliances (GST, GST refunds, TDS, PF, PT, ESI, LWF)


• Coordinate and manage Statutory, Tax, and GST audits


• Understanding of Transfer Pricing Audit


• Accounting support for overseas entities

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage and forecast cash flow to ensure the organizations liquidity needs are met


• Accurate and prompt processing of Invoices and their compliance

Compliances and other financial responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the CS and legal team and ensure all due diligences are adhered to


• Manage backend finance processes related to refunds, payments, reconciliations, journals, etc


• Manage the monthly payroll process - should have an understanding of the existing labor laws - PF, PT, ESI, S&E registration, LWF, Tax, Form-16s, Employee reimbursements, and tax investments


• Manage third-party vendors - contracts, POs, payment terms and conditions, service delivery


• Manage and monitor inventory

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor finance team members, including financial analysts and accountants


• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Risk Management:

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them


• Maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity

Qualifications

• Preferred Chartered Accountant (CA), or CA Inter complete or a relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Com, MBA in Finance) may also be considered based on experience.


• Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.


• Proven experience (minimum

  10+ years

  ) in financial management or related roles


• Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and accounting standards


• Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting tools


• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills


• Advanced proficiency in financial software like Tally and Microsoft Excel


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Exceptional time management and organizational skills


• Ethical and trustworthy, with a high degree of integrity


• Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in writing and verbally