Chief Accountant

As the Chief Accountant at Chai Days Caf INDIA PVT LTD, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing the accounting function. Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial finalization and reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, team leadership, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: - Financial Finalization & Reporting - Supervise and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with statutory requirements and internal deadlines. - Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data by meticulously reviewing journal entries, adjustments, and accruals. - Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to senior leadership with clear analysis and insights. - Reconciliations & Controls - Oversee timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including bank, intercompany, vendor, and customer ledgers. - Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain clean and audit-ready accounts. - Implement and monitor robust internal control systems to mitigate financial risks. - Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. - Efficiently assign responsibilities and ensure timely and accurate execution of all accounting functions. - Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide training and feedback for professional growth. - Compliance & Audit Readiness - Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS), company policies, and statutory regulations. - Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits, coordinating documentation and addressing queries. - Budgeting & Forecasting - Assist in creating annual budgets and rolling forecasts. - Monitor performance against budget, offer variance analysis, and recommend actions for cost control and revenue optimization. - Process Improvement & Automation - Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance accuracy and efficiency through automation. - Lead or support the implementation of accounting tools and ERP systems to scale finance operations effectively. - Cross-functional Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to aid financial planning, investment decisions, and business strategy. - Offer finance-related guidance to functional leaders to align business goals with financial sustainability. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. - 4 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. - Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting frameworks. - Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally) and advanced Excel skills. - Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to manage complex reconciliations, and meet tight deadlines. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. In addition to a challenging and rewarding leadership role in a growing FMCG company, Chai Days Caf INDIA PVT LTD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional development and growth, and a collaborative and inclusive work environment.,