Senior Accounts Executive

About the Role

looking for a Senior Accounts Executive with strong experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and client deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, ownership mindset, and the ability to independently manage multiple deliverables within defined timelines.

CA Dropouts / Semi-Qualified CAs / M. Com professionals with relevant experience are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review and Oversight

Conduct detailed review of client deliverables, including accounting records, reconciliations, financial statements, and statutory workings.

Review GST, TDS, Income Tax, FEMA, ROC and other regulatory compliance workings for accuracy and completeness.

Ensure accounting and reporting deliverables comply with applicable Accounting Standards, GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Identify errors, inconsistencies and gaps and ensure timely resolution.

2. Quality Control

Implement and maintain quality standards across accounting and financial reporting deliverables.

Identify process gaps, control deficiencies and compliance issues.

Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Ensure consistently high-quality deliverables are submitted to clients within agreed timelines.

3. Compliance Assurance

Review statutory compliance workings, tax payments and regulatory filings.

Ensure all applicable compliances are completed accurately and within prescribed timelines.

Monitor compliance calendars and proactively highlight upcoming deadlines and potential risks.

Ensure appropriate documentation and supporting records are maintained.

4. MIS and Management Reporting

Review monthly and quarterly MIS reports for accuracy, completeness and analytical consistency.

Validate financial information and ensure alignment with management reporting requirements.

Review key financial trends, variances and unusual movements and highlight relevant observations.

5. Audit and Due Diligence

Supervise and review audit and due diligence support activities.

Review audit schedules, working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Ensure accurate and complete responses to auditor and due diligence team queries.

Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to close audit requirements within agreed timelines.

6. Process Improvement

Identify recurring accounting, reporting and compliance issues.

Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency and turnaround time.

Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation and improved internal controls.

Support implementation of best practices across client processes.

7. Team Mentorship and Review Feedback

Review work performed by team members and provide structured, actionable review comments.

Coach team members on accounting principles, compliance requirements and quality standards.

Ensure review observations are understood and incorporated to prevent recurrence.

Support development of team members through continuous feedback and knowledge sharing.

8. Client Communication

Support client-facing teams in preparing accurate and technically sound responses.

Handle accounting, compliance and process-related client queries.

Maintain professional and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Ensure client deliverables and responses meet agreed quality and service standards.

9. Escalation and Issue Management

Proactively identify potential client escalations, service-quality concerns and delivery risks.

Escalate critical issues promptly with appropriate recommendations.

Support timely resolution of issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Maintain a proactive approach towards client satisfaction and service delivery.

10. Documentation and Knowledge Management

Maintain comprehensive documentation of review findings, accounting policies, client-specific requirements and compliance checklists.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, checklists and process documentation.

Capture recurring issues and lessons learned for future reference and standardisation.

Required Competencies

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and applicable Accounting Standards.

Good knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxation, including GST, TDS and Income Tax.

Working knowledge of Companies Act, FEMA and Transfer Pricing requirements.

Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills.

Good understanding of internal controls and accounting processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage demanding clients and work towards continuous improvement in service levels.

Experience in process review, continuous improvement and driving operational efficiency.

Strong ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables.

Self-driven individual who can independently initiate and follow through on required activities.

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Strong commitment to agreed timelines and deadlines is mandatory.

Educational Qualification

Preferred:

Semi-Qualified CA / CA Dropout

M.Com

B.Com with relevant accounting and compliance experience

Experience

3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit support or finance shared services.

Experience in a client-service / outsourced accounting environment will be an added advantage.

Technology & Accounting Software

Essential:

ZOHO Books

QuickBooks

Oracle

Candidates should be comfortable working extensively with accounting systems and should have the ability to independently navigate accounting ledgers, reconciliations, reports and financial data.

Key Success Factors

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

Ownership: Takes complete responsibility for assigned work and outcomes.

Quality: Delivers accurate, complete and review-ready work.

Timeliness: Consistently meets agreed deadlines without repeated follow-ups.

Communication: Communicates clearly with clients, team members and stakeholders.

Initiative: Identifies issues proactively and takes action to resolve them.

Continuous Improvement: Looks beyond routine execution to improve processes and efficiency.

Commitment: Demonstrates reliability and a strong commitment to client deliverables.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person