Lead, Accounting & Finance

About Data Axle: Data Axle Inc. has been an industry leader in data, marketing solutions, sales, and research for over 50 years in the USA. Data Axle now has an established strategic global centre of excellence in Pune. This centre delivers mission-critical data services to its global customers powered by its proprietary cloud-based technology platform and by leveraging proprietary business and consumer databases. Data Axle India is recognized as a Great Place to Work! This prestigious designation is a testament to our collective efforts in fostering an exceptional workplace culture and creating an environment where every team member can thrive. General Summary: This position provides support to the US Accounting and Finance teams and manages daily oversight and administrative tasks related to Pune Accounting and Finance team members. Roles & Responsibilities: - Provide local leadership to Pune accounting and finance team - Assist with the month-end close process, including processing journal entries and account reconciliations - Review balance sheet account reconciliations and correct outstanding variances - Develop, implement, and update billing policies and procedures - Analyze billing and monitor trends in the billing process - Proactively expand the accounting and financial reporting activity within and across the team, including managing and updating monthly List Owner reporting - Assist with financial reporting in support of US business - Work locally with the accounting function and our US accounting team to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our outsourced accounting function - Prepare monthly Data Axle India trial balance for posting on the US ledger - Identify and implement billing system improvements to increase and improve productivity - Handle ad hoc projects - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must - Ability to maintain multiple projects and open items simultaneously - Critical thinking skills - Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the company in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining the necessary degree of confidentiality - Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks - Ability to anticipate and quickly react in a dynamic business environment - Detailed knowledge of accounting practices and regulations - Ability to understand the needs of a multi-company environment - Extensive knowledge of financial statements and analysis of financial statements - Skill in identifying and resolving problems - Ability to apply judgment in problem-solving billing issues - Ability to work independently with little supervision - Strong attention to detail - Knowledge of a project-based accounting system is a plus Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field - 5+ years of accounting experience - 2+ years of management experience This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level. Disclaimer: Data Axle India follows a merit-based employee recruitment practice with extensive screening steps. Data Axle India does not charge/accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the recruitment process. If you believe you have been a victim of recruitment fraud, you are requested to approach law enforcement agencies immediately.,