Job Purpose : This position will be responsible for book closure, preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage a team of finance professionals involved in accounting, book closure, and reporting activities.
- Ensure timely review of general ledger (GL), cost centre, and enforce strong internal financial controls.
- Prepare trial balances (TB) for book closure and ensure all journal entries including Ind-AS adjustments in SAP / Tally; pass closure entries where required.
- Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of books across entities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare detailed audit workpapers, including comprehensive analysis of expenses, revenues, assets, and liabilities.
- Draft and finalize standalone and consolidated financial statements in Excel, as per applicable accounting standards (Ind-AS / IFRS).
- Ensure compliance with statutory filings, including TDS and GST remittance, and submission of monthly / quarterly returns.
- Oversee MIS reporting and financial analysis, providing meaningful insights to leadership.
- Collaborate with internal accounting teams to ensure seamless financial reporting and book closure.
- Work closely with other departments to gather required information for audit and reporting purposes.
Experience :
7 plus years of Strong work experience in a finance and audit team. Candidate should have experience working on book closure, IND AS, Consolidation, audit & compliance. Experience with SAP required.Handled more than 30 entities and experience in accounting for merger, de-merger and slump saleQualification : Qualified Chartered Accountant
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies :
Strong Accounting Expertise – Sound knowledge of Ind-AS, IFRS, and Indian GAAP with hands-on experience in financial statement preparation and book closure.ERP & Tools Proficiency – Experience working on SAP, Tally, and advanced Excel for accounting, reporting, and consolidation.Audit & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with statutory audit, internal audit processes, and compliance related to TDS, GST, and other financial regulations.Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyse financial data, perform variance analysis, and resolve accounting issues efficiently.Team Management & Collaboration – Proven ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and coordinate with cross-functional departments.Communication & Time Management – Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines during month-end / year-end closure.