Lead Associate - Finance and Accounts

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing

• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• Prepare financial statement schedules in compliance with Ind AS and company policies.
• Perform General Ledger scrutiny and balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting entries and transaction classification.
• Prepare schedules for PPE, CWIP, capital advances, borrowings and other balance sheet items.
• Support management reporting and financial analysis.

2. Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Ind AS and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain accounting records and audit documentation.
• Ensure proper accounting of PPE, leases, capitalisation and project costs.

3. Audit Support

• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors.
• Respond to audit queries and close audit observations.
• Ensure timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documents.

4. Regulatory Reporting

• Support statutory filings under the Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
• Track and reconcile Related Party Transactions (RPTs) and support disclosures.
• Support XBRL, DPT-3 and other statutory reporting.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act and financial reporting.
• Strong accounting, reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 14 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, audit or finance.
• Experience in infrastructure, renewable energy, EPC or project-based industries preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Month-end closing and financial reconciliations.
• Preparation of audit schedules.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with Ind AS, Companies Act compliance and statutory reporting.