Team Leader Accounts

The Team Leader Finance will oversee day-to-day accounting and receivables operations, manage a small team, and ensure compliance with statutory and company policies. This role combines leadership, process improvement, and hands-on execution to maintain healthy cash flows, accurate reporting, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team & Process Management

• Lead, mentor, and train a team of accountants and AR executives.
  
• Allocate work, set priorities, and monitor team performance.
  
• Implement and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting and collections.
  

2. Accounts Receivables Oversight

• Supervise end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, payment follow-ups, escalations, and reconciliations.
  
• Monitor AR aging reports and implement proactive collection strategies.
  
• Manage high-value client escalations and negotiate payment plans when required.
  

3. Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee bookkeeping, journal entries, and ledger reconciliations.
  
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, PT, and other statutory requirements.
  
• Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.
  

4. Financial Planning & Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reports, cash flow forecasts, and management dashboards.
  
• Provide insights on revenue trends, cost control, and working capital optimization.
  
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
  

5. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify gaps in current workflows and recommend automation or system upgrades.
  
• Support ERP or finance software implementation and optimization.
  
• Drive adoption of digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy and collection efficiency.
  

Desired profile:

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter / MBA (Finance)
• Experience: 46 years in accounting & AR roles, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead/supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST, TDS, and compliance
• Proficiency in Tally, Zoho, or similar accounting platforms; advanced Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in SaaS, cloud technology, or service-based companies preferred