Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the outsourced team in Pune of a London-based fast-growing healthcare company as a Management Accountant. We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to play a crucial role in the financial management of our clinical centres. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the month-end close process, provide insightful financial analysis, and contribute directly to the efficient operation of our clinics. You will be a key point of contact for financial matters related to the clinical centres and will work collaboratively with various teams. Role & responsibilities Financial Reporting for Clinical Centres: Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements for individual clinical centres, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Month-End Closure: Manage and execute the complete month-end closure process, ensuring all deadlines are met and reconciliations are performed in areas such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation, inventory, etc. Transaction Processing: Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently. Accounts Payable Support: Provide Accounts Payable with necessary information regarding payments due to specific clinicians based on fee collection data. Financial Performance Analysis: Review and analyse the financial performance of clinical centres, identifying key trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement. Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the clinical centres. Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis: Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise effectively with clinical centres and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making. Preferred candidate profile Qualified accountant (CA or ACCA). Please do not apply if you have not completed CA or ACCA) Proven experience in a management accounting role, preferably within a multi-site or healthcare environment. Strong understanding of accounting principles (UK GAAP is preferred) (IFRS knowledge is mandatory) Hands-on experience with month-end closure processes. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights. Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced skills preferred). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively. What you can expect A dynamic finance role with opportunities to shape and develop the financial operating model. Develop an in-depth understanding of transactional flows and processes to address financial risks and requirements. Collaborate with operations teams to provide finance support and challenge. Provide detailed analysis on monthly subsidiary performance. Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements, including month-end and year-end postings. Take ownership and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly. Conduct variance analysis and explain movements against budget, prior year, and forecast. Analyse project spend and report on budget versus committed spends.