Manager - Accounts & Finance

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Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Management: Oversee the audit process, ensuring adherence to internal audit requirements, managing relationships with external auditors, and resolving audit issues as they arise.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure timely preparation and accurate reporting of financial statements in compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Payment Operations: Lead and manage the payment processes, including verifying payment transactions, maintaining an efficient payments schedule, and ensuring proper documentation and approval procedures.
• Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control systems across all areas of accounting and finance, with a focus on preventing fraud and ensuring accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Contribute to financial planning and decision-making, providing insights and recommendations for improving profitability and cost-efficiency.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance: Ensure proper tax filings and adherence to tax laws, optimizing tax efficiency for the organization.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of accounting and payment processes, automating manual tasks and reducing inefficiencies.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with partners, other departments, and external clients or vendors to support business goals and ensure alignment between finance and business objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Masters degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 15-20 years of experience in audit, financial management, and payment operations, payroll.
• Law firm experience is preferred (not mandatory).
• Proven expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, audit management, and payment processing.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, tax compliance, and financial controls.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime, SAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on accuracy and process optimization.
• Experience in managing audits (internal/external), financial reports, and payment cycles effectively.

Key Attributes:

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of integrity.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving.