Senior Accountant

A Senior Accountant manages a company's core financial records, leads closing cycles, and oversees junior accounting staff. You can customize this standard template for your hiring needs or review it as a career reference.

Role Overview

• Reports to: CEO
• Key Focus: Financial reporting, cashflow, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Closing: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconciliations & Ledger Management: Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and sub-ledgers. Review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS or local statutory standards. Coordinate with internal and external auditors and supply required documentation.
• Analysis & Budgeting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to help management make strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and supervise junior accountants or staff. Review workflows and suggest process improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Certifications like CPA, CA, or CMA are preferred.
• Experience: 4 to 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior exposure to supervisory or lead tasks in BPO & IT.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial models).
• Hands-on experience with Tally, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Strong grasp of tax and statutory compliance.
• Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, ethical integrity, and clear communication skills.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person