Roles and Responsibilities
Own and manage the General Ledger, ensuring accurate postings, reconciliations, and timely closures per Ind AS. Prepare financial statements, lead statutory / internal / group audits, and ensure full compliance with standards and laws. Strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate books. Perform Group reporting exercises on quarterly basis.
Key Responsibilities :
- Full ownership of the General Ledger (GL) — ensure accurate posting, classification, and month-end / year-end closing processes.
- Lead the preparation and review of financial statements , schedules, and management reports in compliance with Ind AS.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end book closures , including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinate and lead statutory audits , internal audits, and group audits — act as the primary point of contact for auditors.
- Prepare and manage audit schedules, address audit queries, and ensure timely completion of audits with no major non-compliances.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements.
- Drive process improvements and internal controls around GL, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounts Payable (P2P), Accounts Receivable (O2C), Treasury, Taxation, and other teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of books.
- Support management with financial insights, analysis, and ad-hoc reports as required.
- Monitor and implement updates in accounting policies and standards.
Essential Skills :
Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, and audit processes.Hands-on experience in preparing financial statements and managing statutory / internal audits.Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP prefered) and advanced MS Excel.Key Performance Indicators :
Timely Book Closure – % of month / quarter / year-end closures completed on or before deadline.GL Accuracy – # of reconciliation variances or audit findings related to GL / total GL accounts.Audit Compliance – % of statutory / internal / group audits completed without major non-compliances.Preferred qualifications
Experience - 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in core R2R / GL accounting, preferably in a mid-to-large company in the service sector.Qualification : Chartered Accountant