Senior Executive Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual results to budgeted amounts.
2. Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Lead the annual budgeting process and update forecasts as necessary.
• Provide financial recommendations for improving business performance.
• Monitor departmental expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary limits.
3. Account Reconciliation and Closing:
• Oversee the reconciliation of accounts, ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Review journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
4. Internal Controls and Audit:
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting regulations.
• Lead internal and external audits, providing necessary documents and explanations.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and adherence to policies.
5. Tax Compliance:
• Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate tax, VAT, sales tax, etc.).
• Stay current with tax law changes and ensure the company remains compliant.
• Review tax filings for accuracy and manage tax-related inquiries from authorities.
6. Team Leadership & Development:
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback for improvement.
7. Cost Management and Analysis:
• Lead cost analysis efforts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with other departments to assess financial impacts of operational decisions.
• Provide financial support for major business decisions (e.g., investment opportunities, new projects).
8. Accounting System Management:
• Ensure accounting software and systems are up-to-date and efficient.
• Propose improvements to accounting processes and systems.
• Implement automation tools to increase efficiency in routine tasks.
9. Financial Strategy and Decision Support:
• Collaborate with management to shape financial strategy and provide recommendations for future financial planning.
• Support strategic decisions with data-driven financial analysis and forecasts.
10. Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and financial regulations.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or arelated field (CPA or other professional certifications are highly desirable).

Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Tally ERP.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and other tax compliance processes.
• Basic to intermediate expertise in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• oGood communication skills for vendor and client coordination.