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Senior Accounts Manager Department: Finance & Accounts Location: Salt Lake Sector-V, Kolkata Experience Required: 8–15 years (minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role) Working Days: Monday to Saturday Work Type: Full-time | On-Site Salary: As per Industry Standards Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Manager will lead the finance and account’s function, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, effective cost control, and strategic financial planning. The role includes team management, system oversight (ERP), and direct coordination with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities. This is also a client & vendor-facing role—we’re looking for someone who is comfortable interacting with clients and vendors, confident in communication, and can represent the firm professionally. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Management Lead the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Provide strategic inputs to management on cost control, cash flow, profitability, and investments. Manage financial consolidation and reporting across multiple units or locations. Costing & Budget Control Monitor and analyze product and process costing. Prepare annual budgets, track variances, and drive cost-saving initiatives. Partner with operations to align financials with manufacturing KPIs. Compliance & Statutory Management Ensure 100% compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESI, and other applicable laws. Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for assessments, audits, and legal queries. Stay abreast of changing regulations and mitigate compliance risks. Audit & Internal Controls Lead internal and external audit processes with a strong control-oriented mindset. Build robust internal control frameworks and risk mitigation processes. Standardize and enforce accounting SOPs across departments. Receivables, Payables & Cash Flow Oversee vendor payments, customer receivables, and credit control policies. Manage working capital and improve cash flow cycles. Review supplier and customer accounts with monthly aging analysis. ERP & Digital Accounting Lead the finance digitization journey through ERP systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle etc). Drive automation of reporting and reconciliation processes. Optimize integration between production, purchase, and finance modules. Leadership & Team Development Mentor, train, and build a high-performing accounting team. Coordinate with cross-functional departments to support operational success. Cultivate a performance-driven and compliance-focused finance culture. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong technical knowledge in accounting, taxation, and financial analysis Proficient in ERP software i.e SAP, TALLY Prime and Microsoft Excel (Advanced Excel skills such as VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.) Experience in team handling is preferred. Leadership, stakeholder management skills and decision-making abilities. Good communication and Analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CA/ MBA (Finance) / CMA / M.Com) Experience: Minimum 10 years in accounting/finance, with 3–5 years in a senior role Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Engineering / FMCG / Packaging preferred Accounting Tools: Proficiency in ERP (SAP, Tally Prime etc), Excel, and data analysis Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Benefits: Paid sick time Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required) Education: Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Required) Experience: Accounting: 3 years (Required) Location: Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal (Preferred) Work Location: In person
