Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance

Company Description

Phoenix Advisers is a Transaction Advisory and Asset Management firm. It is based in New Delhi and Singapore. The firm was founded by experienced professionals who are capable of providing advice on complex transactions, investment advisory, and management. Their team has the valuable perspective of both ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ side negotiations across multiple transactions. They have served as shareholder representatives in some of the country’s largest corporate and educational sector transactions. The firm follows a time-tested philosophy of achieving ‘win-win propositions’ to generate long-term value for clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in New Delhi. Phoenix Advisers is seeking a Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance to oversee all accounting and financial operations within the company. The Senior Manager will develop, maintain, and ensure the adequacy of accounting and financial control systems. They will also provide financial analysis to support the company's strategic initiatives, manage all day-to-day accounting functions, and ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Skills, Experience and Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification, preferably a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Minimum of 10 years of accounting and financial reporting experience, with at least 4-5 years of experience at a senior management level

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial planning, taxation, and financial analysis

Experience in managing and leading a team

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to exercise sound judgement, multitask, and prioritise competing demands

Ability to balance theoretical and practical solution implementation

Familiarity with FEMA operations to coordinate remittances with Banks

Familiarity with demat operations for off-market transfer of shares within group holdings

High level of proficiency in using Tally ERP for bookkeeping

Ability to work with external auditors to close financial statements within predetermined timelines.

Oversee taxation returns and other compliance filings with the assistance of an external adviser.

Prepare MIS reports as required